Job Description

Salary: 27,534.88 - 31,665 plus a 16% shift allowance


Hours: Full & Part time hours available - includes weekend and night working


Location: Milton Keynes


Closing Date: 20 August 2025


About the role

12-month fixed term contract

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join our IPU team.

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families? We're seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our warm, expert Inpatient Unit team. If you're committed to holistic, person-centred care and want to work in a supportive, compassionate environment--this could be the perfect role for you.

What You'll Do:

? Conduct holistic assessments addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual needs, creating personalised care plans for every patient.



? Deliver and continually evaluate specialist palliative care, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and tailored to each individual.



? Take charge of your shift as the Nurse in Charge, effectively allocating team resources and ensuring safe staffing levels.



? Support and guide families through open, sensitive communication--putting patients' wishes at the heart of their care.



? Stay on top of professional development and maintain up-to-date training and clinical competencies.



? Contribute to quality improvement through champion roles, audits, education, and policy work.

What You'll Need:

Be a Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration and at least 6 months post-qualification experience Be able to demonstrate the ability to work well within a team, To use initiative and have excellent communication skills. Have flexibility to work across days, nights and weekend shifts

About us

Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care within the Milton Keynes area. We offer 24 hour / seven days a week palliative care to people who have advanced disease, caring for people in our Inpatient Unit which accommodates 15 patients and the local community. Our person centred care is delivered with compassion and respect for people's wishes. We have an expanding Therapeutic & Wellbeing service offering Psychological Wellbeing, Social Care, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Complementary Therapy. Our dedicated Business Development teams and retail portfolio of shops raise vital funds to deliver this care.

Join us at Willen Hospice and help provide outstanding care that makes every moment count.

Apply today and become part of something meaningful.

This appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

In return for your skills you can expect


A Role with Purpose - Be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.



Supportive & Caring Environment - Work with passionate colleagues.





Great Benefits Package - Including 35 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme or continued membership of the NHS pension scheme for clinically registered staff, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.



Perks & Extras - Free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.