Job summary
Time to care. Time to make a difference.

At St Barnabas Hospice, we do things differently. Here, nursing isn't rushed it's about truly caring for patients and their families when they need us most. As part of our Specialist Palliative Care Inpatient Unit, you will work in a supportive, close-knit team that values compassion, dignity, and making every moment matter.

Main duties of the job
Who We're Looking For.

• A Registered Nurse (NMC Registered).
• Experience in acute or palliative care nursing.
• Someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional, patient-centred care.
• Minimum 6 months experience in palliative care preferable.

About us
Why Join St Barnabas?

• Time to Care We give our nurses the space and support to provide the level of care they're passionate about.
• A Team That Feels Like Family Work with experienced, like-minded professionals who lift each other up.
• Flexible Working Full-time & Part time hours available (up to 37.5 hrs per week) with a fair rota, including night shifts.
• Career Growth Training, development, and progression opportunities to help you thrive.
• Great Benefits Competitive salary, 30% weekend enhancements, contributory pension or continuation of NHS pension, plus buy/sell annual leave scheme and 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free DBS check.
• Access to wellbeing services including counselling and regular supervision.
• Fair rota, including nights and weekends.

Details
Date posted: 17 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £31,671 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: NTX1210488
Job locations: St Barnabas Hospice, 36 Nettleham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1RE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Join Us - We'd love to hear from you.

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week (Both full time & part time available).
Salary: £31,671 full time equivalent

For more information, contact: Rebecca Butler, Deputy Ward Manager at rebecca.butler@stbarnabashospice.co.uk or Kelly Spencer, Ward manager at kelly.spencer@stbarnabashospice.co.uk

To apply: Complete an online application form. (Please note, Applicants from previous 6 months need not apply. We only accept completed application forms no CVs.)

For assistance with your application: Contact recruitment@stbarnabashospice.co.uk.

Closing Date: This vacancy will close once we've recruited to full capacity. Interview Date: To be confirmed.

At St Barnabas, we believe in dignity, respect, and equality for all. We welcome applicants from every background.

As an organisation we are happy to consider flexible working requests however there are certain core hours / service delivery elements that are required to be covered.

We may extend, withdraw, or close vacancies as needed.

If selected for an interview, please check your email (including spam/junk folders) for further details.

Please note: we only accept completed application forms no CVs.

Person Specification
Additional Criteria - Essential
To view or download full details of the Job Description and Person Specification please click the link on this vacancy listing.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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