Job Description

Organisation: St Oswald's Hospice


Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne


Salary: 19,746 - 21,232 per annum, pro rata for 21.5 hours per week (plus allowance for unsocial hours)


Job Type: Part time - 21.5 hours per week


Closing Date: 2025-09-28 23:59:59


Reference: Staff Nurse (Nights) - Adult Inpatient Unit - 21.5 hours per week

Part time (21.5 hours per week - 4 nights per fortnight).

Base salary 34,441 - 37,033 per annum full time, which is 19,746 - 21,232 per annum pro rata for 21.5 hours per week (plus allowance for unsocial hours).

St Oswald's Adult Inpatient Unit provides Specialist Palliative Care for people with progressive life limiting illness. We aim to promote high quality care for patients and their families by adopting a holistic and individualised approach.



We are looking for a Registered General Nurse with a positive, can-do attitude who is self-motivated and committed to the principles of palliative care. You should enjoy working as part of a busy team, with the emotional strength and high levels of communication and prioritisation skills that are essential for this role. You will have a minimum of 1 year post registration experience, within a palliative care or comparable setting.



This is a unique opportunity to join a friendly, motivated and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering skilled and compassionate care of the highest standard.

We can also offer you:

Pleasant, supportive and rewarding working environment Good staffing levels with time to care Pension scheme or option to continue with NHS pension scheme 27 days holiday plus public holidays Free car parking Comprehensive induction program Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in Specialist Palliative Care Educational opportunities through our Learning & Development department Guidance and Support with Revalidation

You can read the full job description

here

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If after reading the job description you require further information please contact Anne Tuck, Matron on

0191 285 0063

or

annetuck@stoswaldsuk.org

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) and involves direct contact with vulnerable adults, children, or other at-risk individuals. You will be expected to safeguard and promote the welfare of each child, young person and young adult, maintain an awareness of safeguarding issues and an understanding of standard reporting procedures.



You must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.

Closing Date: Sunday 28

th

September 2025

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found.

Interview date: Tuesday 7

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October 2025