Registered Nurse 6 month FTC

Post: Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Salary: £32,084 - £38,421 (based on the full time equivalent of 37.5 hours)

Contract: 6 moths fixed term

Job Family: Patient Care  Range: D

Location: Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield

Hours:   Part-time or Full time, worked on a rota basis provided 8 weeks in advance. Day shift is 07:00-19:30 and the night shift is 19:00-07:30. We may be able to offer shorter day shifts for further flexibility.

Closing date: 28th September 2025

Interview date: 20th October 2025

Join Our Outstanding IPU Team!

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding career where your skills truly make a difference? Our hospice is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Inpatient Unit (IPU) team, providing specialist palliative and end of life care. We offer a supportive and fulfilling environment where you'll have time to provide personalised, holistic care.

At our hospice, we live by our values of Care, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, and Inclusivity. Every day, we ensure that patients and their families receive exceptional support through some of life's most challenging moments. Come and be part of a team that makes a real impact.

Why Join Us?

We offer an environment where you can truly focus on patient-centred care without the pressures often found in acute hospital settings. Our supportive, multidisciplinary team will value your expertise, and you'll have the opportunity to provide personalised care, ensuring patients experience comfort and dignity.

Some of the benefits of joining us include:

• Time to Care: Deliver meaningful, patient-centred care in a calm, supportive setting.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work as part of a collaborative, compassionate team that values your contributions.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible shift patterns and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Values-Led Culture: Experience the fulfilment of working in a team driven by compassion and respect.

What You’ll Be Doing:

In this role, you will provide expert palliative and end of life nursing care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times. From assessing and implementing individualised care plans to ensuring effective symptom management, your compassionate approach will ensure dignity and comfort are prioritised.

You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to collaborative decision-making and ensuring continuity of care. Acting as a shift leader when required, you will mentor and support junior staff, promoting a positive and supportive environment. Additionally, your involvement in service improvements and quality initiatives will help shape the ongoing development of our exceptional care services.

For full details of what the role includes please read the attached Job Description or call Karen Walker, Ward Manager on 01246 568801.

What you’ll bring:

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration. Experience in delivering compassionate care within a multidisciplinary team is essential, along with excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.

A genuine passion for palliative and end of life care is crucial, and you should have the ability to provide holistic support to patients and their families. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development will also be key, as we will support you to enhance your skills through mentorship and training.

• Desirable qualifications and experience include:
• Previous experience in palliative care, oncology, or a hospice setting.
• Post-registration qualification in palliative care or mentorship.
• Familiarity with electronic patient record systems, such as SystmOne

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

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

• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to increase it through our Annual Buy and Sell Leave Scheme.
• A flexible working approach to help meet your needs and ours, including options like job-sharing.
• A Cycle to Work scheme and a Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next bike or gadget.
• The Westfield Health Cash Plan, giving you money back on treatments like physiotherapy, dental care, and eye tests.
• Free access to Westfield Rewards, with discounts at hundreds of high-street retailers.
• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme, offering free, round-the-clock support when you need it.
• A pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution, helping you save for the future.
• A life assurance scheme, giving peace of mind for you and those important to you, up to age 65.
• 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

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.

Please also note: This role does not meet the criteria for tier 2 visa sponsorship under UK immigration rules. Therefore, we are unable to support applications from candidates who require this sponsorship to work in the UK.

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.