Bank Registered Nurse

Post: Bank Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Rate of Pay: £16.41 – £19.65 per hour

Job Family: Patient Care  Range: D

Location: Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield

Hours:   Flexible bank shifts available: Day (07:00 – 19:30) & Night (19:00 –07:30). Shorter day shifts may be available.

Closing date: 28th SEptmber 2025

Interview date: 14th October (AM), 16th October (AM & PM)

Join Our Outstanding IPU Team!

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking for the flexibility of bank work, while still being part of a supportive and values-driven team? At Ashgate Hospice, our Bank Nurses play a vital role in ensuring we can continue to provide outstanding palliative and end of life care to patients and their loved ones.

This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience in an environment where you’ll have the time and space to deliver truly personalised care. Every shift you work will make a meaningful difference to those who need us most.

Why Join Us?

Working on the bank means you’ll have flexibility, variety, and the chance to be part of a compassionate and supportive team. You’ll gain valuable experience in a highly rewarding environment, and we’ll make sure you feel welcomed and valued every time you work with us.

We offer:

• Flexibility: Choose shifts that fit around your other commitments.
• Time to Care: Deliver patient-centred care in a calm, supportive setting.
• Supportive Environment: Work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
• Professional Development: Access training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Values-Driven Culture: Be part of a hospice that lives by care, compassion, respect, teamwork, and inclusivity.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Bank Registered Nurse in our IPU, you will:

• Deliver expert palliative and end of life care, ensuring dignity, comfort, and holistic support.
• Assess, plan, and implement individualised care plans, including effective symptom management.
• Work closely with the wider team to ensure safe, coordinated, and high-quality care.
• Act as shift leader when required, supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• Contribute to ongoing service improvements and quality initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for skilled and compassionate nurses who want to make a real difference.

Essential:

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration.
• Experience delivering compassionate care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for palliative and end of life care.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in palliative care, oncology, or hospice settings.
• Post-registration qualification in palliative care or mentorship.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems (e.g., SystmOne).

Please note: This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under UK immigration rules. Therefore, we are unable to support applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

About Ashgate:

Ashgate Hospice, based in North Derbyshire, offers free palliative and end of life care for adults with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney, and lung conditions. Last year, we cared for over 2,400 people. Our aim is to support our patients by keeping them informed, managing their symptoms, and improving their quality of life from diagnosis onwards.

We also provide vital support to the people who are important to them, offering practical assistance and emotional support, including bereavement services.

We’re more than a care provider. We’re a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful, open, and inclusive.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

We strive to create a workplace that’s happy, safe, and supportive – and our team seems to agree! In fact, 86% of staff would recommend Ashgate Hospice as an employer.

We know how important wellbeing and work-life balance are, which is why we’re open to flexible work arrangements, including job-sharing.

As part of our team, you’ll have access to training opportunities to help you grow, both personally and professionally. Whether you want to develop in your current role or explore new career paths, we’ll support you every step of the way. Want to know more about what it’s like to work with us? Visit our website, check out our social media channels, or listen to our podcast, The Life and Death Podcast. It’s a great way to get a sense of the Ashgate team and the difference we make.

Benefits of joining us as a Bank worker

At Ashgate, we take care of the people who take care of others. Here are some of the benefits we offer: 

• A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution, helping you save for the future. 
• A commitment to your personal and professional development, with training opportunities to help you grow. 
• Free, on-site parking whenever you're working at the hospice. 
• Discounted, onsite café at our Old Brampton site, available to all staff 
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self-care 
• A wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self-care

Ready to make a difference?

To learn more about the role, please contact Karen Walker, Ward Manager, at 01246 568 801 or email karen.walker@ashgatehospice.org.uk . You can arrange to visit the hospice to see what it would be like to work with us.

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the ‘Apply Now’ button on our website. Applications sent directly to HR or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.

Additional information:

• If you're successful, you'll need to complete a DBS check as part of our pre-employment process. You can find more details in the candidate assistant notes.
• As a healthcare provider, we prioritise the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors. That's why we encourage and recommend all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive the flu jab—unless there's a compelling reason not too
• If you need any help with the recruitment process, our HR team is here to assist. You can reach them at hr@ashgatehospice.org.uk  or call 01246 568 801.

• Additional support for candidates
• We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive, fair, and accessible to everyone.
• Reasonable adjustments: We are pleased to offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or long-term health needs.
• Shortlisting commitment: In line with our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, we guarantee to shortlist any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the role.
• Interview preparation: All shortlisted candidates will receive their interview questions in advance to help you feel fully prepared.

Accessibility resources:

• If you need assistance completing your online application, you can contact the Disability Employment Service/Youth Employment Service by emailing ASCH.Disability.EmploymentProject@derbyshire.gov.uk .
• We encourage you to complete and share your Health Adjustment Passport. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it, the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.. This helps us understand any adjustments or support you might need. Even if you choose not to share it, the passport can be a valuable tool for your own benefit.
• You can also access support through the Access to Work scheme. a government initiative designed to help you start or remain in work if you have a health condition or disability. This includes support for the recruitment process. Learn more on the Access to Work webpage

For further guidance or information, these resources may also be helpful:

• Looking for work if you are disabled
• Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office: Call 0124 695 6275
• Disability Employment Service, Derbyshire County Council
• If you have any questions about adjustments or the recruitment process, please contact our HR team at hr@ashgatehospice.org.uk  or call 01246 568 801.

For more information about us, please visit our website here.