Bank Hospice Nurse (Ward)

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic Bank Hospice Nurses to work in our inpatient unit, Sylvan Ward, on a bank contract basis

Main duties of the job

The provision of specialist palliative and end of life nursing care, primarily on Sylvan Ward

The delivery of a holistic model of care, which supports the psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the patient

Participation in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person centred nursing care for patients

Awareness of the importance of supporting family members through periods of death, dying and bereavement

Working effectively with MDT colleagues, delegating duties according to the skills and knowledge of junior team members

To actively support and model the SNHC Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equity

About us

St Nicholas Hospice Care is a successful charity serving the local area of West Suffolk and Thetford. Every year we support nearly 2,000 local people, delivering care across multiple settings. Our services are not just for patients, but for their family and friends too, and include everything from specialist medical care to bereavement support and practical help

Why Choose Us?

Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team: Work alongside experienced nurses, healthcare assistants, specialist doctors, allied health professionals, and dedicated volunteers

Calming, Holistic Setting: Our 12-bed Sylvan Ward is set in peaceful gardens, offering a tranquil space for palliative care with activities like afternoon teas, pizza nights, and donkey visits

Our 12-bed unit is a well-supported setting where you work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants, specialist Medical team and Allied Health Professionals. Additionally, our volunteers bring plenty of positivity and invaluable support to our ward. This diversity of skills, knowledge and experience is fundamental to excellent care, and the wards friendly and supportive atmosphere

As an employee, you will have access to:

Free onsite parking

Onsite catering

Access to Blue Light Card scheme with a range of discounts

Details

• Date posted: 13 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £17.47 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: B0142-26-0027
• Job locations: Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Clinical Care

Plan and provide direct nursing care for patients on Sylvan Ward, ensuring that interventions are based upon assessment and evaluation

Demonstrate sound clinical competencies, skills and knowledge in relation to specialist palliative and end of life care

Ensure that clinical quality is evident within care delivery, by adhering to evidence based interventions, working to SNHC clinical guidelines and best practice

Provide clinical support and advice by telephone, during out of hours periods, acting within the limits of own expertise and experience and signposting for advice, as required

Working with MDT colleagues, develop plans of care to support patient discharge

Effectively delegate care within the scope of expertise of MDT colleagues and with an understanding of registered nurse accountability

Promote patient safety with the use of dynamic risk assessment, mitigating identified risk and escalating this as appropriate

Support and promote patient autonomy by working in partnership to agree care needs and treatment plans, with an awareness of the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Demonstrate collaborative working by seeking the support of internal and external clinical expertise, as appropriate

Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation at all times

Demonstrate a compassionate and values-led approach to care delivery and MDT interactions, at all times

Demonstrate high level communication skills, recognising the impact of loss, grief and bereavement upon the patient and their family, utilising the skills across the MDT to support these

Communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team

Demonstrate an awareness of risk and ability to act upon this by managing this and reporting, as appropriate

Ensure awareness of clinical risk management processes, including the use of RADAR to log incidents for investigation

Leadership and management

Act as a professional role model at all times

Utilise opportunities to share clinical expertise, knowledge and skills with colleagues and learners, both formal and informal

Act as a Shift Co-ordinator to direct clinical care and support operational decision-making such as planning patient admissions and supporting discharges

Demonstrate willingness to participate in initiatives which support team working and resilience, such as reflective practice and group supervision

Professional Development

Consider learning and development needs and participate in opportunities to support these

Demonstrate willingness to participate in initiatives which support own practice and wellbeing, such as clinical supervision and reflective practice

Undertake any reasonable additional responsibilities which enhance own learning and practice, and which support the clinical team and patient care

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).