At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate nursing care and coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team for in-patients.
- Company: Join Southern Hospice Group, the largest hospice network in Sussex, dedicated to exceptional care.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 35 days annual leave, pension schemes, and on-site education support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive and caring environment.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a commitment to high-quality palliative care.
The predicted salary is between 31660 - 37762 £ per year.
Location: Worthing.
Vacancy Type: Full Time/Permanent.
Pay Range: Grade 5 – £31,660 – £37,762 (DOE). Pro rata for part‑time roles.
Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Job Summary
About the role: To provide high‑quality nursing care and participate in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation using evidence‑based specialist palliative nursing care for in‑patients under the care of the team. To act in accordance with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct and Southern Hospice Group policies and procedures. To work with the multi‑disciplinary team and other hospice services to provide holistic care. To work a rotational shift pattern to cover a varied rota of long day and night shifts, providing 24/7 provision for the inpatient unit.
Responsibilities
- Act as a Key Worker to allocated patients, co‑ordinating their care alongside the multi‑professional team, from admission to discharge.
- Discuss and establish patient’s objectives for coming into the hospice on and throughout the admission and evaluate as appropriate.
- Ensure the safe administration of medications, adhering to NMC and organisational policies and procedures.
- Recognise and report any errors or omissions in the administration of medications.
- Assess the needs of patients and relatives requiring intervention from other professionals/therapies and refer appropriately.
- Base clinical practice on current research‑based evidence.
- Act as a clinical lead as appropriate (e.g. infection control, wound care or diabetes).
- Verify when a death has occurred, notifying relatives and carers as appropriate.
- Care for the deceased patient by administering last offices and ensuring the safe and timely removal of the body from the hospice.
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers and the bereaved to establish and maintain trusting relationships.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with multi‑professional teams within the hospice and in the community.
About us
Southern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce. St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in‑patient care and community living well services. Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life‑limiting conditions. Martlets provides essential care to people affected by terminal illness in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Our expert teams provide the very best care and support, helping patients and their loved ones to live life to the full during the precious time they have together.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees
- Up to 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- On‑site education support and study leave opportunities
- Option to access Bupa and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for less
- Free parking, subsidised meals and various social activities
- Corporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for an enhanced submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
