Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse specializing in End-of-Life Care to join us at Oakhaven Hospice on our In-Patient Unit.

Location:

Lymington, Hampshire.

Hours:

22.5 hours per week. Working days will vary day and night across the week.

Salary:

Starting 20,861.10pa increasing to 21,586.50pa upon successful completion of probation period. Plus, unsociable enhancements between 30% and 75% depending on hours worked.

Closing Date:

21st September 2025

Interviews

1st October 2025

About the role:

We are looking for Staff Nurses who wants to spend more time with their patients, who thrives within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and is excited to learn and develop their own skills.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality inpatient care to patients in a hospice setting, ensuring comfort and dignity.

About you:

We are looking for someone with...

You need to have a least 2 years experiences as a qualified Nurse. NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs or oncology would be essential as is the experience of caring for families and patients facing the challenge of terminal illness. As a Staff Nurses you will need to have excellent communication skills to enable you to discuss difficult end of life issues and to confidently liaise with other healthcare professionals at all levels. A compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also essential.
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About us

Oakhaven Hospice serves the community of the New Forest, providing in-patient, day hospice and community care for patients with life limiting illnesses and support to their families/carers. We are committed to equality of opportunity at Oakhaven. Our mission is to welcome everyone to join us and create inclusive teams, celebrating difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work.

Benefits

Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees) Long service leave at 5 and 10 years Auto - enrolment company pension scheme (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria) Life Assurance Cycle to work Scheme. Cash Health Plan Employee Assistance Programme Excellent Education & Development Opportunities Wellbeing Support A truly supportive and caring environment

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 20,861.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lymington SO41 8ZZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

The successful candidate will be expected to have a fully flexible approach to working patterns, covering days and nights.
Please can you confirm that you are open to flexible working patterns

Experience:

Qualified Nursing: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person