Staff Nurse Hospice at Home
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustChristchurch Dorset, South West
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust based in Christchurch Dorset. The advertised salary is £32,073 to £39,043. Applications close on 4 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
This role will work predominantly within the Hospice at Home Service but there will be expectations to support our hospice inpatient units as needed -...
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.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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.
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: - 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
How this role compares
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