Job Description

The Inpatient Unit at Arthur Rank Hospice has 23 beds that provide expert care to patients with complex and end of life care needs. We are holistic in our approach and the care is tailored to each person's specific needs. The compassionate team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants provide practical and holistic care supporting patients and their families.


As a

Registered Nurse

you will work as part of a friendly and passionate multi-disciplinary team of specialists, led by a Ward Manager within our hospice in Cambridge. We can accept applications for either part time or full time (up to 34.5 per week) and are happy to discuss working hours at interview.


We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:


NHS matched annual leave Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours Regular management supervision Access to Restorative Resilience Supervision, mental health first aiders, wellbeing champions, and pastoral care Access to further training and development (to specialist nursing level) Free hot/cold drinks from our staff room and subsidised hot/cold meals from our Bistro at the Hospice in Cambridge Family friendly leave Employee Assistance programmes Long Service Awards NHS Blue Light Discount scheme Yearly performance review Christmas Club Saving scheme Social activities such as quiz nights

Our Nurses provide professional, patient centred palliative care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients, their families and carers. You will lead, support and encourage the sharing of knowledge and skills within the team.


Staff within our in-patient unit work an internal shift pattern which includes earlies, lates, long days, nights and weekends.

Shift times are:

Early: 07:30 15:30; Late: 13:30 21:30; Night: 19:30 08:00; Long Days: 07:30 20:00.


Successful candidates will be NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) with post registration experience in palliative care or in community, be able to work as part of a team and have excellent communication and leadership skills.

Starting salary of 31,049 with opportunities to progress to 37,796

This role is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS Checks with Children's and Adult's Barred Lists included.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and needs to be pro-rata'd for part time posts. We regret that we are unable to negotiate salary above the maximum stated within the advert.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.


We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.


Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.


Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore,we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.