Registered Nurse

Job summary

Registered Nurse

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice

Grove Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AE

37.5 Hours Per Week (Rotational Days, Nights and Weekends)

£15.41 - 17.45 per hour (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

We are happy to offer nights only if that would be your preference however we are also happy to consider Nurses who would like a rotational mix of Days and Nights. Weekend working will be expected on a rota basis.

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 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.

About us

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.

We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.

We are able to provide care in our inpatient unit and our CNS team are on hand to visit people and provide care for people in their own home.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)

27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays

NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare

Death in Service benefit

Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org

Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:

www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/

Details

• Date posted: 05 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.41 to £17.45 an hour DOE (plus enhancements and continuation of NHS pension)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: B0475-26-0090
• Job locations: Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, Wood Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS62AE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Providing support, leadership, recognition and supervision to junior members of staff

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised clinical care for service users

Using evidence-based practice to develop and maintain high-quality care

Ensuring that the team provide all care in line with the care plan.

Helping to organise the admission and discharge of service users

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, were proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.

If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org.

Once in post youll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.

For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.

UK Registration

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