St Richard’s Hospice
Staff Nurse - In-Patient Unit

The closing date is 16 August 2026

Job summary
Job title: Staff Nurse In-Patient Unit
Hours: Fixed term, 12 month FTC and bank hours are available, Fixed term minimum 23 hours (two shifts) per week, 11.5 hours per shift, 8:00 8:15, both days and nights on a rota basis
Salary: £31,203 - £34,063 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT

The role
We have exciting opportunities for caring and committed professionals to join us and provide a truly holistic approach to supporting patients within our In-Patient Unit.

You will play a vital role in providing, leading, co-ordinating and evaluating specialist palliative care that is evidence based and of a high standard to patients and those important to them.

Some flexibility will be required to work varying hours, including weekend and night working.

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Main duties of the job
About you
You will be a Registered Nurse with NMC registration and have the knowledge and ability to apply the principles of the NMC code of professional conduct and other legal frameworks.

You will be an effective communicator and have the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a plan of care, whilst demonstrating the ability to work as an effective member if the multi-disciplinary team.

You will deliver the highest standard and quality outcomes possible for patients and those important to them, whilst supporting the purpose, vision and values of the Hospice.

About us
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;

• Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best
• Supportive management keen to develop you
• Generous annual leave (seven weeks including bank holidays)
• Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment, 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. or Cash plan giving cash back for day to day healthcare such as optical or dental costs
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe
• Company enhanced sick pay (increased entitlement with length of service)
• Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff
• Free Will writing service

Find out more
Apply to join our caring and compassionate team today.

We would encourage visits to the Hospice to find out more and speak to members of the team. Please contact Caitlyn Head of In-Patient Unit on cadkins@strichards.org.uk Or Matt Tudor Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01905 763963 / recruitment@strichards.org.uk

If you would like to find out more information, please contact: Recruitment team on 01905 763963

Closing date: 16th August 2026
Interview date: 26 August 2026
Job Reference: 4071

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £31,203 to £34,063 a year per annum. FTE.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: B0130-26-0010
Job locations: Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description and Person specification in the supporting documents section for full details.

Person Specification
Experience - Essential

• Please refer to the attached Job description and Person specification in the supporting documents section for full details.

Qualifications - Essential

• Please refer to the attached Job description and Person specification in the supporting documents section for full details.

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).

Employer details
Employer name: St Richard’s Hospice
Address: Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.strichards.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
Recruitment Co-ordinator: Matt Tudor
Email: Recruitment@strichards.org.uk
Phone: 01905763963