Make a real difference every day at Oakhaven Hospice
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a role where you can truly focus on patient care? Do you want the time to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while developing your skills within a supportive, specialist team?
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Staff Nurse to join our In-Patient Unit at Oakhaven Hospice, providing exceptional end-of-life and palliative care to our local community.
Location: Lymington, Hampshire
Hours: 22.5 hours per week. (Flexible shift patterns across days, nights, weekends and bank holidays)
Salary: £22,452.50 per annum (based on 22.5 hours per week) Full-Time Equivalent: £37,420.50 per annum. In addition, you will receive enhanced payments of 30% to 75% for unsocial hours, depending on shifts worked.
Why join Oakhaven Hospice?
Hospice nursing offers a unique opportunity to provide truly person-centred care. Our nurses have the time and support to focus on what matters most, helping patients live as comfortably and fully as possible while supporting their loved ones through difficult times.
As part of our experienced multi-disciplinary team, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate inpatient care.
- Support patients with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs.
- Work collaboratively with doctors, therapists, healthcare assistants and specialist teams.
- Build meaningful relationships with patients and families.
- Develop specialist skills through excellent learning and development opportunities.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- At least 2 years' post-registration experience as a qualified nurse.
- Current NMC registration (Level 1 or Level 2).
- Recent experience caring for patients with palliative care needs, cancer, or other life-limiting illnesses.
- Experience supporting patients and families facing the challenges of serious illness and end of life.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to discuss sensitive issues with compassion and professionalism.
- A caring, empathetic approach combined with a mature and responsible attitude.
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including both days and nights.
Previous hospice experience is welcomed but not essential. We are keen to hear from nurses who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and eager to develop their expertise in palliative and end-of-life care.
About Oakhaven Hospice
Oakhaven Hospice serves communities across the New Forest, providing specialist inpatient, day hospice and community care for people living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for their families and carers.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
What We Offer
We value and support our staff by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Additional long-service leave after 5 and 10 years
- Company pension scheme with the ability to retain NHS Pension Scheme membership (subject to eligibility)
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Cash Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent education and professional development opportunities
- Wellbeing support initiatives
- A genuinely supportive and caring working environment
Interested in joining our team?
If you're looking for a rewarding nursing role where you can make a meaningful impact every day while being supported to grow professionally, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
Pay: £22,452.50 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lymington SO41 8ZZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please confirm that you have a fully flexible approach to working patterns, covering days and nights.
Experience:
- Post NMC qualification : 2 years (required)
- End-of-life care: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
