Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (full time equivalent)
Location St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4ED
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Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to truly make an impact?

We’re looking for a Registered Nurses (Bank) to join our team, helping to ensure that every person who stays with us receives the expert, heartfelt care they deserve, whether they’re managing complex symptoms or nearing the end of life.

As part of our supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll work in our inpatient unit, where your skills and compassion will help shape meaningful experiences for patients and their families.

We welcome applications from qualified nurses who embody our values. Whether you’re experienced in palliative and end-of-life care or looking to grow in this rewarding field, we’d love to hear from you!

Role Details:

  • Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED
  • Pay rate: £15.88 - £19.33 per hour (Depending on experience)
    Full-time equivalent: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, plus additional pay for unsocial hours
  • Contract: Permanent, bank contract
  • Closing date: 2nd March 2026 - Applications will be reviewed as they are received – apply early to be considered!

About the Role

As a Bank Registered Nurse, you will:

  • Provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients with life-limiting conditions.
  • Support families with empathy and understanding during challenging times.
  • Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards.

What We’re Looking For

  • Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
  • Experience in palliative care or a strong interest in developing skills in this area.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • A compassionate approach that honours dignity and respects diversity.

Why Join Our Bank Team?

  • Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive, values-driven environment.
  • Be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

Please view the full job description and person specification for the role at the bottom of the webpage.

At St Peter & St James Hospice, we believe that our people are at the heart of what we do. Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference every single day.

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Alice Thomas, IPU Ward Manager at athomas@stpjhospice.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.

People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.

Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.

Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!

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  • Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

  • Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

  • Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

27 days holiday

Company sick pay scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

Leadership development programme

20% discount in our charity shops

  • Charlie Harkavy
  • Trainee Nursing Associate

"I worked in Housekeeping, then on the In-Patient Unit and am now in the Community Team undertaking a degree supported by the Hospice."

  • Dr Rob Kidway
  • Speciality Doctor

"It's the people we work with and the community we serve that make it such a special place."

  • Jacqui O'Donovan
  • Welfare Adviser

"I've been here for nearly 25 years and continue to enjoy supporting our patients, their loved ones and carers both at home and at the hospice."

  • Vrishali Pawar
  • People Services Assistant

"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."

  • Jon Anderson
  • Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."

  • Jess Stobbart
  • Housekeeping Assistant

"Working here, I've learnt that the smallest actions can create the biggest changes in people's lives."

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/ 

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hr@stpjhospice.org.

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).

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