Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge with an ability to link this to the specialty of palliative care.
- Knowledge
Able to demonstrate professional awareness and knowledge.
- Experience
Relevant clinical experience
- Experience
Relevant experience of working as part of a team and self-directed.
- Experience
Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge.
- Qualifications
Current NMC Registration
- Qualifications
RN educated to Diploma or Degree level
- Qualifications
Evidence of recent professional updating and relevant personal development
- Skills/Abilities
Demonstrates a high standard of patient care and works in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice
- Skills/Abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Skills/Abilities
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work with others to produce workable solutions
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner
- Skills/Abilities
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Extended clinical knowledge and skills
- Experience
Placement or post qualification experience in a palliative care setting
- Qualifications
Palliative care qualification
- Qualifications
Mentorship qualification
- Skills/Abilities
Advanced IT skills
- Skills/Abilities
Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice.
Job summary
Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care are pleased to announce the following position:
Staff Nurse - Inpatient Unit
Woking and Sam Beare Hospice Inpatient Unit is looking for a passionate dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our incredible team.
Here at the hospice, we pride ourselves on giving exceptionally high standards of care to patients and their families through some of the most challenging times of their lives. In our IPU, in their own homes and in our Wellbeing Centre. Our charity-based service specialises in palliative and end of life care for patients with complex life limiting illnesses who live in the North West Surrey area.
Some of the ways we provide such high standards is through fantastic staff to patient ratios that leave our patients and families feeling like they are always a priority. As well as our environment which is clean, warm and homely to ensure all that come through our services feel safe and comfortable.
In addition to the wonderful environment, we have a keen focus on education and development. Our education team support excellent training sessions taught by our in-house experts. Furthermore, our staff are encouraged and supported to increase their professional skills through courses and university modules.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding the main duties of the role.
About us
Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Wellbeing Care provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care for patients and their families across North West Surrey. Our teams are committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care and to supporting colleagues to develop, learn and thrive in a values-led environment.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know so that we can support you.
- Applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship.
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check: The post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order)
The closing date is 10th October 2026. However, we will be interviewing during the advertising period and reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Details
- Date posted: 28 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £31,000 to £37,500 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: B0107-26-0024
- Job locations: The Goldsworth Park Centre, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3LG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Full details of the job are detailed in the attached job description but we set out a summary below.
To provide a high standard of individualised patient centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.
To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service including the teaching of junior staff and students.
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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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Inpatient Unit with Woking & Sam Beare Hospices in Woking, England. It is listed as a Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £31000.00 to £37500.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Nov 2026.
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