Staff Nurse

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a registered nurse who is committed to delivering specialist/individualised care in a palliative care setting.

Call to action - How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Helen Newberry on 01615671170 or email helen.newberry@moyacole.org.uk if more information is required.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing Date: 15th November 2026

Interview Date: TBC with sufficient notice

Main duties of the job

The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of specialist palliative and supportive patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, the postholder will develop and maintain strong working relationships with other healthcare providers.

They will contribute to the management and organisation of work as required, ensuring effective communication and maintaining high standards of quality patient care on a shift basis.

The role also involves supervising and assessing all learners and unregistered staff, providing teaching and acting as a named mentor.

Career development opportunities are supported through our unique competency-based framework.

Moya Cole delivers services across three sites. Whilst the postholder will have a specific base, there may be occasions when cross-site or service cover is required.

About us

Making memories with friends, spending precious time with children or grandchildren, a last trip to the football special moments for patients and their loved ones, and all part of a rewarding nursing career for you.

At Moya Cole Hospice you will care for each patient with their own personal goals at the heart of everything you do. Your career will focus on providing quality care and creating special moments for those impacted by life-limiting illnesses.

And it is done with a supportive multidisciplinary team who work together to challenge, inspire and empower each other to provide the best possible care.

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted meals on site
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
• IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Details

• Date posted: 20 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,501 a year Band 5 Competency Based Pay Framework
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: B0256-26-0036
• Job locations: Moya Cole Hospice, Meadowsweet Lane, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 0FE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The Staff Nurse will:

• Take overall responsibility for the coordination and safe effective management of the Inpatient Unit (IPU) on a shift-by-shift basis as delegated by the Ward Manager / Charge Nurse.
• Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective holistic care.
• Lead on the delivery of specialist palliative and supportive care, ensuring individual care needs are assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
• Use professional judgement when assessing patient needs / problems and investigations requiring analysis and intervention.
• Organise own time and that of junior learners.
• Promote the safeguarding of vulnerable patients in line with national and local policy.
• Ensure that patient information is communicated to the appropriate professional(s) of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the hospice values, policies and procedures and professional guidelines in order that a safe and quality service is provided.
• Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all patients, relatives, staff and others giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding.
• Work towards the achievement of the shared goals of the patient and multidisciplinary team by collaboration to ensure that best practice is achieved, utilising both clinical benchmarking and Evidence Based Practice to achieve this.

UK Registration

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