Job Description

Do you have a passion for palliative and end-of-life care? Do you want to be part of an organisation that will support you to reach your full potential?
Join St Margaret's Hospice Care and be part of a local charity dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to people in Somerset affected by life-limiting illnesses.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Inpatient Unit in Taunton.
Part and full time hours can be considered. Shifts are offered on a rota basis to cover the 24/7 service and include days, nights, and weekends
We offer a pay progression pathway which aligns with increasing knowledge, skill and leadership. You will also receive the following unsocial hours payments:

• 30% for all time on a Saturday and any weekday after 8pm and before 6am.
• 60% for all time on a Sunday and Public Holidays

So, why join St Margaret's Hospice?
Time to Care - You will have the time and space to really get to know the people you support, learn what matters most to them, and tailor the support you provide.
Supportive Team Culture - From day 1,you will be fully supported with a robust induction, peer support and shared learning, and our Clinical Skills Program.
Rotational Opportunities - Gain experience in other areas of hospice care, including community.
Professional Development - All our CPD is delivered onsite. With a wide range of courses,learning opportunities, and personalised development pathways, we'll support you to grow and succeed in your role.
Main duties of the job
Based within our patient focused Inpatient Unit team, you will play a key role by delivering nursing care that is patient-centred and holistic.
Your day to say work will involve:

• Making initial and maintaining ongoing assessments for all patients.
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider nursing team, organising evidence based, patient centred care.
• Advising and supporting on the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological and social needs of families, carers and bereaved relatives.
• Maintaining accurate notes using appropriate Hospice recording systems.
• Assisting with the admission and discharge of patients.
• Advising on the support and benefits that may be available to patients.
• Undertaking all aspects of nursing activity including pain relief, symptom control, wound dressings, mouth care & nutrition needs, moving and handling, personal care, infection control, bowel management, and syringe pumps.

About us
Be part of a welcoming, community minded charity. Our mission is to provide excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families.
If you speak to any of our staff or volunteers, they will tell you how the patient is at the heart of everything they do. So, if you're looking for a role where you can really make a difference, working as part of a supportive team, we could be a perfect match.
Holiday entitlement

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata if part-time)
• Recognise continuous service for the purposes of annual leave for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospice
• Ability to buy and sell annual leave

Pension scheme

• NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme*
• Non-NHS employees will receive 5.5% employer and 5% employee contribution.

Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering:

• Vitality & wellbeing health portal for non-emergency care
• Unlimited access to 24/7 online GP Consultations as well as Expert Case Management
• Confidential and free 24-hour Employee Assistance
• Counselling and support
• Legal, financial, and medical information and advice

And more

• Life assurance cover
• Health Cash Plans
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave*
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Volunteering and fundraising opportunities

*Eligibility criteria applies
Details
Date posted
16 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
33,455 a year 30% Unsocial Hours on Saturday and 60% on Sunday & bank holidays
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
84-25 - Registered Nurse
Job locations
Heron Drive
Bishops Hull
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5HA
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Provide nursing care that is at all times patient-centred, holistic and quality driven, ensuring optimum quality of life for all patients in the inpatient unit.
• Provide appropriate support and advice for families and carers working effectively alongside the multidisciplinary team across all clinical settings.
• Within your area assist in the coordination of the nursing team regarding all aspects of clinical and operational activity.
• Assist in managing, operating and supporting a 24/7 response by providing appropriate clinical and non-clinical advice and support within the boundaries of the service, for patients with cancer and non-cancer palliative care needs.
• Educate colleagues and influence practice by talking to other health care professionals and participating in education programmes and research.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Provide nursing care that is at all times patient-centred, holistic and quality driven, ensuring optimum quality of life for all patients in the inpatient unit.
• Provide appropriate support and advice for families and carers working effectively alongside the multidisciplinary team across all clinical settings.
• Within your area assist in the coordination of the nursing team regarding all aspects of clinical and operational activity.
• Assist in managing, operating and supporting a 24/7 response by providing appropriate clinical and non-clinical advice and support within the boundaries of the service, for patients with cancer and non-cancer palliative care needs.
• Educate colleagues and influence practice by talking to other health care professionals and participating in education programmes and research.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• RN 1/2 or equivalent
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Diploma or Degree in palliative care or related field
• Post registration qualification relevant to field of practice
• Teaching qualification

Self Awareness
Essential

• Recognises the impact of behaviour on others
• Separates issues from people
• Understands other people's pressures
• Listens to others points of view with compassion and respect
• Manages personal frustrations to avoid conflict and stress.

Working with others
Essential

• Understands people are different and pays attention to their different needs so that everyone is treated fairly
• Previous palliative care/oncology community experience that includes care of individuals with life limiting illness
• Knowledge and experience in assessing and ongoing management of symptoms
• Effective interpersonal skills including listening, conflict resolution and negotiating skills
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies including out of hours advice

Desirable

• Experience across a variety of healthcare settings

Outcome and Results
Essential

• Conscientious, reliable and punctual
• Looks for solutions rather than problems
• Shares and communicates information clearly and in a timely way
• Ability to manage own time and that of others
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

• Uses information and evidence to generate new ideas and solutions

Leading in your area
Essential

• Flexible approach to working arrangements with the ability to work shifts over a 7 day week
• Proficient in clinical skills, such as IV administration, Catheterisation (male and female), PICC line care, naso-gastric tubes and PEGs.
• Committed to self-development, taking opportunities, time and investment for professional development
• Basic IT Skills
• Evidence of personal and professional development and updating
• Up to date Clinical skills and ability to utilise
• Is inclusive and appreciates different styles of work

Desirable

• Takes a coaching approach
• Specialist knowledge in fields of venepuncture, cannulation, NIV, syringe pumps, PV and management of tracheostomies

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• RN 1/2 or equivalent
• NMC Registration

Desirable

• Diploma or Degree in palliative care or related field
• Post registration qualification relevant to field of practice
• Teaching qualification

Self Awareness
Essential

• Recognises the impact of behaviour on others
• Separates issues from people
• Understands other people's pressures
• Listens to others points of view with compassion and respect
• Manages personal frustrations to avoid conflict and stress.

Working with others
Essential

• Understands people are different and pays attention to their different needs so that everyone is treated fairly
• Previous palliative care/oncology community experience that includes care of individuals with life limiting illness
• Knowledge and experience in assessing and ongoing management of symptoms
• Effective interpersonal skills including listening, conflict resolution and negotiating skills
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies including out of hours advice

Desirable

• Experience across a variety of healthcare settings

Outcome and Results
Essential

• Conscientious, reliable and punctual
• Looks for solutions rather than problems
• Shares and communicates information clearly and in a timely way
• Ability to manage own time and that of others
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Desirable

• Uses information and evidence to generate new ideas and solutions

Leading in your area
Essential

• Flexible approach to working arrangements with the ability to work shifts over a 7 day week
• Proficient in clinical skills, such as IV administration, Catheterisation (male and female), PICC line care, naso-gastric tubes and PEGs.
• Committed to self-development, taking opportunities, time and investment for professional development
• Basic IT Skills
• Evidence of personal and professional development and updating
• Up to date Clinical skills and ability to utilise
• Is inclusive and appreciates different styles of work

Desirable

• Takes a coaching approach
• Specialist knowledge in fields of venepuncture, cannulation, NIV, syringe pumps, PV and management of tracheostomies

Skills Required