Registered Nurse
St Gemma’s Hospice
Leeds, LS176QD
Salary
£31,607 to £38,010
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
5 October 2026
35 days left
Job description
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference in patients' lives? At St Gemma's Hospice, we provide outstanding specialis...
Deliver outstanding nursing care to patients with complex palliative and end of life care needs.
Support and care for a designated group of patients within a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Work collaboratively with senior colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Build trusting relationships with patients and families through excellent communication and compassionate support.
Role model the St Gemma's values and behaviour framework.
Contribute to a positive, caring, and professional team culture.
Participate in rotational shift patterns including days and nights.
To be a successful candidate you will be:
Passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
Have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to support patients and families with empathy, dignity, and compassion.
Be prepared to work within a busy and emotionally demanding environment.
Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a strong multidisciplinary team.
Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
St Gemmas Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients, families and carers in the Hospices In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemmas community team, and at our Out-Patients.
Experience
Essential
- Caring for patients at end of life. Research/evidence based practice. End of life care/long term conditions
- Infection control, Information governance
- Evidence of professional updating.
Desirable
- Post registration experience. Management experience.
- Team nursing experience. Mentorship
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
Desirable
- Supporting Learning in Practice or equivalent (ENB 998, Mentorship in Practice, NVQ/QCF assessor)
- Certificate in Palliative Care/BSc in Cancer Care or associated modules (20 credits )
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Time management/organisational skills
- Presentation skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Positive interpersonal skills
- IT skills (use of electronic patient record systems/email)
- Ability to deal with emotive situations
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
27 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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