Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse – Day Hospice

Location: Lymington, Hampshire.

Hours: 15 hours per week and will be worked flexibly Monday to Friday. Working 9:00am to 5:00pm, with half hour unpaid break.

Salary: £13,907.40pa (FTE £34,710pa) increasing to £14,391pa (FTE £35,977.50pa) on successful completion of probation period.

Closing Date: 7th December 2025

Make a real difference, every day.

Oakhaven Hospice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our exceptional team in the Day Hospice. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver outstanding palliative and supportive care in a nurturing, person-centred environment. We are looking for a Staff Nurse who wants to spend more time with their patients, who thrives within a supportive multi-disciplinary team and is excited to learn and develop their own skills.

About the Role

As a Staff Nurse in the Day Hospice, you will:

• Provide high-quality nursing care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses during day visits.
• Work closely with patients, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic, tailored care.
• Support patients with symptom management, emotional wellbeing, and social connection in a warm and welcoming setting.
• Participate in care planning and regular reviews, ensuring dignity and quality of life are at the forefront of all care delivered.

About You

We're looking for a someone with:

• You need to have a least 2 years experiences as a qualified Nurse.
• NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs or oncology would be essential as is the experience of caring for families and patients facing the challenge of terminal illness.
• As a Staff Nurses you will need to have excellent communication skills to enable you to discuss difficult end of life issues and to confidently liaise with other healthcare professionals at all levels.
• A compassionate manner and a responsible, mature attitude are also essential.
• The successful candidate will be expected to have a fully flexible approach to working patterns, covering days and nights.

What We Offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities in palliative care.
• NHS pension for eligible candidates or continuation of existing pension scheme.
• Free onsite parking and access to wellbeing support services.
• A role where you can truly make a difference.

Benefits

• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time employees)
• Long service leave at 5 and 10 years
• Auto – enrolment company pension scheme (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria)
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Cash Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent Education & Development Opportunities
• Wellbeing Support
• A truly supportive and caring environment

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £13,907.40 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lymington SO41 8ZZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have an NMC Level 1 or 2 and recent experience of nursing patients with palliative care needs or oncology would be essential as is the experience of caring for families and patients facing the challenge of terminal illness.

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person