Senior Registered Nurse
Sue Ryder
Leeds, LS62AEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£18.81 to £19.29
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Senior Registered Nurse Sue Ryder, Wheatfileds Hospice, Grove Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AE 37.5 hours per week £18.81 - 19.29 per hour (dependant on ...
In palliative care no day is the same. Working on our inpatient unit provides a unique opportunity because we care for patients with such a variety of conditions and symptoms. If youd like to develop your knowledge of many different conditions and the impact this has on patients and their families a role in palliative care with Sue Ryder is for you.
In palliative care no day is the same. Working on our inpatient unit provides a unique opportunity because we care for patients with such a variety of conditions and symptoms. If youd like to develop your knowledge of many different conditions and the impact this has on patients and their families a role in palliative care with Sue Ryder is for you.
Our senior nurses play an indispensable role in providing compassionate, holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Their work extends far beyond medical tasks, encompassing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support for both patients and their families.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse who wants to work in a supportive environment where care of the patients comes first.
Our senior nurses work on a rotational shift pattern, including early shifts, late shifts, long days, nights, and weekends. As this role supports a 24/7 service, we are seeking candidates with flexibility to work a range of shifts as required.
The successful applicants will play an active role within our multidisciplinary team. You will work alongside Specialty Doctors, therapy staff, volunteers and other vital members of the MDT taking a holistic approach in providing the best possible outcomes for each patient.
Providing support, leadership, recognition and supervision to other members of the team
Sharing knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal teaching.
Acting as a mentor to student nurses
Producing accurate, timely and complete records
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is in the heart of Headingley, Leeds. We provide expert palliative care at a time when people need this the most. We support you when you are living with a life-limiting condition, and also help your loved ones and family.
Qualifications
Essential: - NMC Registered Nurse with post-registration UK experience in the clinical field
Desirable: - Completion of NMC recognised accredited mentor training or willing to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with palliative, end-of-life or other complex/life-limiting conditions, gained within a relevant clinical setting.
- Demonstrable experience of providing clinical leadership, including supporting, supervising or guiding other members of a nursing/care team.
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) and a commitment to maintaining and developing clinical knowledge and skills.
- Ability to work flexibly across a 24/7 rota, including early, late, long-day, night and weekend shifts.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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