Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
-NMC registered and demonstrated leadership within an inpatient care team
- Qualifications
-Experience coordinating care and adjustments for complex needs
- Qualifications
-Ability to lead inclusive and effective clinical communication
- Qualifications
-Knowledge of clinical governance and inclusive practice standards
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
-Leadership training or experience in clinical supervision
- Qualifications
-Experience implementing service improvement initiatives
Job summary
Senior Registered Nurse
Sue Ryder, South East Region
Duchess of Kent Hospice, 22 Liebenrood Road, Reading, RG30 2DX
36 hours per week - (3 X 12 hour shifts)
£19.97 - £21.95 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement for nights and weekends and continuation of NHS Pension
Become a part of our story.
Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Senior Registered Nurse to help us get there.
Main duties of the job
You'll be responsible for
- 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
The ideal candidate would be
Were looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you're keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you'll fit right in.
- NMC Registered Nurse with post-registration UK experience in the clinical field
- Completion of NMC recognised accredited mentor training or willing to undertake
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Proven ability to build, lead and influence an effective team in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of current legislation within the independent care sector
- Knowledge of best clinical practice for client group
- Demonstrable experience of practising in a self-directed and highly motivated way
About us
Benefits
- Enhanced pay for unsociable hours,
- company pension scheme, and continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply).
- Youll receive 27 days holiday rising to 33 with service, plus bank holidays, with NHS annual leave honoured where applicable.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and disabled people. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices and provide accessibility support throughout the application and interview process.
Details
- Date posted: 20 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £19.97 to £21.95 an hour excluding enhancements for unsociable hours
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: B0475-26-0097
- Job locations: Sue Ryder, Duchess of Kent Hospice, 22 Liebenrood Road, Reading, RG30 2DX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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