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- Job reference: 262639
- Salary: Please see advert
- Job closing date: 13/11/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: Please See advert
- Job posted date: 16/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
- Department: The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
Position - Bank Staff Nurse
Location - Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
Salary - £17.00 to £21.19 per hour plus 12.5% shift allowance
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking for flexible working opportunities? We are seeking Bank Staff Nurses (Band 5) to join our dedicated Inpatient Unit team, providing high-quality specialist palliative care to patients and their families when they need it most.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly respected hospice environment while enjoying the flexibility of bank work. As part of our bank team, you will work shifts on an ad hoc basis to support service delivery across our 24-hour, seven-day service.
About the Role
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs. You will provide skilled, compassionate nursing care, supporting not only patients but also their families and carers during challenging times.
Our 16-bed Inpatient Unit cares for patients with complex symptoms requiring specialist palliative care interventions, including advanced pain and symptom management, psychosocial support and holistic care. You will also contribute to admissions and discharges, work collaboratively with healthcare professionals across services, and support junior staff and students where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to patients with complex palliative care needs.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care programmes.
- Support patients and families with compassion, dignity and respect.
- Coordinate safe admissions and discharges in partnership with the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
- Act as a role model for junior staff and students.
- Contribute to the provision of a safe and supportive care environment.
- Work flexibly across day and night shifts as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexible approach to work and changing priorities.
- Good leadership skills and the ability to use your own initiative.
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care aligned with hospice values.
- Basic IT skills and computer literacy.
Desirable
- Experience within a relevant clinical setting.
- Knowledge of or experience in palliative and end-of-life care.
- Evidence of further study or willingness to undertake further education in palliative care.
Why Join Our Bank Team?
- Flexible working to suit your availability.
- Opportunity to work within a specialist palliative care setting.
- Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- The chance to make a real difference to patients and families at a significant time in their lives.
Join Us
If you are a registered nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and would like the flexibility of bank work within a rewarding hospice environment, we would love to hear from you.
Help us provide compassionate care and support when it matters most.
Please send CV & cover letter to jobs@ppwh.org.uk or for further information contact the hospice HR department on 0141 429 9886.
Closing date for applications: Friday 13 November 2026
The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities employer and we make appointments on merit.
We welcome applications from women and men of any ethnic group, religious belief, marital status and sexual orientation, or who have disabilities.
Our premises have wheelchair access and are a smoke-free zone.
This position is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.
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