Band 5 Registered Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a full-time permanent position for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Inpatient Unit team at Bury Hospice. The role involves providing high-quality, person-centred palliative care to patients and their families, predominantly working night duty with periodic day shifts. You will coordinate care, administer medications, maintain records, and act as a patient advocate within a multidisciplinary team. The hospice is committed to improving the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Key responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care using a patient-centred approach and evidence-based practice.
- Coordinate care from admission to discharge, ensuring smooth transitions between care settings.
- Administer medication and treatment as prescribed, adhering to professional standards and hospice policies.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records, both electronic and written.
- Provide emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and carers, acting as a patient advocate.
- Act as a clinical role model for junior staff and students, supporting continuous improvement and development.
Essential criteria
- Proven experience, preferably within Palliative Care, Oncology and/or End of Life Care. Knowledge of Safeguarding. Demonstrate evidence-based practice and a willingness to learn and develop new skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to be flexible and respond to change in a positive manner. Excellent patient record keeping skills. Ability to manage risk effectively. Ability to prioritise workload. Experience of working within an MDT. Knowledge of IT & ability to use IT appropriately in the workplace.
- Flexible approach to working patterns and the changing needs of healthcare. Commitment to quality and professional standards. Ability to use a diplomatic and logical approach. Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team. Ability to act as an advocate for patients and their families. Represent the Hospices work and values. Attend training/events as required. Have a passion for palliative care and a desire to learn. You are able to collaborate with colleagues across different departments, engaging in projects or working groups within the Hospice.
- All employees have a duty and responsibility to protect and safeguard children and vulnerable Adults. They must therefore be aware of child protection procedure and who to contact within the Trust for further help and guidance. Appointments require appropriate DBS clearance. Full clean and current driving licence required.
- NMC Registration Level 1. Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Experience and evidence of mentoring students. Evidence of audit and research experience. Ability to demonstrate competency in the use of McKinley syringe drivers and medicines administration. Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing within a hospice environment. Awareness of current legislation and policy relevant to end of life. Understanding & Knowledge of Advance Care Planning, Gold Standard Framework & Karnofsky.
- Awareness of the Hospices charitable status and its reliance upon charitable donations which are influenced by clinical care delivery and the professionalism of hospice personnel.
- Diploma in Palliative Care/recognised post registration palliative care qualification.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
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Bury Hospice
Band 5 Registered Nurse
The closing date is 01 September 2026
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Bury Hospice for a Registered Band 5 Nurse to join our dedicated Inpatient Unit team.
This is a full-time position, predominantly working night duty, with periodic rotation onto day shifts to maintain and develop clinical skills.
You will play a vital role within a compassionate and dedicated team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients and their families. Bury Hospice is committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do, supporting those living with a potentially life-limiting illness with dignity, respect and compassion.
Our Inpatient Unit provides a calm, caring environment where our dedicated team strives to make a meaningful difference to every patient and family we support.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred palliative care using evidence-based practice, ensuring the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of patients and their families are met. The role involves coordinating care from admission through to discharge, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, timely transitions between care settings.
You will administer treatments and medications in line with professional standards, maintain accurate and contemporaneous
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