Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our Little Havens In-Patient unit, nestled within the beautiful Daws Heath countryside. This role is for 25 hours per week, and will consists of a variety of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
About us
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have direct effect on our care services.
Details
- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 326729
- Job locations: Little Havens, Daws Heath Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2LH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Working at Havens Hospices
At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.
Our Purpose and Values are the foundation of our charity identity and everything we do. They guide our decisions, actions and strategy toward a shared goal.
Our Purpose is ‘Making every day count with expert, compassionate hospice care — for today’s families and tomorrow’s future.’
Our Values are:
- Lead with Compassion
- Connect with our Community
- Value Everyone
- Build Trust
- Drive Progress
Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.
In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you’ll be helping us continue ‘Making every day count’ for those who need us most.
At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary care team, providing and managing holistic care to people who have life limiting conditions and /or who are terminally ill and dying. Enhancing independence, quality of life and the support provision of a variety of therapies, offering practical and emotional support to all patients and their carers, whilst ensuring the highest possible standards of specialist and supportive palliative nursing care is delivered, responding to changing circumstances and needs
- First level Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Completed UK nursing preceptorship
- Current registration with the NMC
- Registered Children’s Nurse
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Competent in keyboard and IT skills, using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
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 - Little Havens IPU with Havens Hospices in Benfleet, England. It is listed as a Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £31049.00 to £37796.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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