Job summary
This role will work predominantly within the Hospice at Home Service but there will be expectations to support our hospice inpatient units as needed - Hospice at Homehas been operating for over 3 years with the main focus on caring for patients who want to be at home at end of life. If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, motivated nurse looking to be involved in providing excellent end of life care why not come and join us. This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of a new service and make a difference to so many families.

Many people and their families tell us that they want to stay at home as their illness progresses.

There will be an induction for any training requirements on starting.

This role requires NMC Registration. Base Locations: Cross site at Christchurch Hospital and Poole Hospital Interview date: Monday, 12th October 2026

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. *

Main duties of the job
The Hospice at Home service is a 24 hour/7 days a week service, seeing patients across our whole geographical area of East Dorset, predominantly visiting patients and families in their own homes to provide end of life care. The patients will have complex needs and referred by teams within Specialist Palliative Care Service.

We are seeking applicants who have experience of providing palliative and end of life care, who have confidence to work independently and are passionate about "What matters" for patient's.

The service was started over 3 years ago and has developed significantly during this period. As a Staff Nurse you will complete initial and ongoing assessment of care required. Provide hands on physical end of life care including single administration of medications, Verification of death and last offices. You will need to be flexible with work pattern to include nights.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, motivational nurses to be involved in providing excellent end of life care. A background in Palliative Care, in providing end of life care or working in the community would be advantageous.

About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

If relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Details
Date posted
23 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 5

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time

Reference number
153-SP06816

Job locations
Macmillan Unit Christchurch
Fairmile Road
Christchurch Dorset
BH23 2JX
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential

• Current Registered UK Nurse NMC registration 1 year post registration experience
• Experience of Palliative Care and/or Community Nursing essential
• Holds a valid UK driving licence and business cover insurance
• Owns a car and able to drive for work

Desirable

• Qualification in Palliative care
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential and Desirable
Essential

• Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
• Demonstrate Clinical experience in End of Life Care
• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Nursing in Community/Hospice/End of Life Care Team
• Full UK driving Liscense

Desirable

• Knowledge of the end of Life Strategy/Quality markers/advance care planning
• Previous experience of working within NHS

Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential

• Current Registered UK Nurse NMC registration 1 year post registration experience
• Experience of Palliative Care and/or Community Nursing essential
• Holds a valid UK driving licence and business cover insurance
• Owns a car and able to drive for work

Desirable

• Qualification in Palliative care
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills

Essential and Desirable
Essential

• Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
• Demonstrate Clinical experience in End of Life Care
• Registered Nurse with NMC
• Nursing in Community/Hospice/End of Life Care Team
• Full UK driving Liscense

Desirable

• Knowledge of the end of Life Strategy/Quality markers/advance care planning
• Previous experience of working within NHS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Macmillan Unit Christchurch
Fairmile Road
Christchurch Dorset
BH23 2JX
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Macmillan Unit Christchurch
Fairmile Road
Christchurch Dorset
BH23 2JX
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron
Debbie Waters
deborah.waters6@nhs.net

Details
Date posted
23 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 5

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time

Reference number
153-SP06816

Job locations
Macmillan Unit Christchurch
Fairmile Road
Christchurch Dorset
BH23 2JX
United Kingdom

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