Organisation: St Oswald's Hospice
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: Base salary £24,853 - £25,491 per annum full time (plus allowance for unsocial hours)
Job Type: Multiple posts available
Closing Date: 2026-07-29 23:59:59
Reference: Auxiliary Nurses, Adult Inpatient Unit - Multiple posts available
The following four posts are available;
- Full time 37.5 hours per week predominantly day shift with some rotation onto nights. Permanent and 12 month fixed term contract available
- Part time 22.5 hours per week predominantly day shift with some rotation onto nights. 12 month fixed term contract
- Part time 21.5 hours per week predominantly night shift with some rotation onto days. Permanent contract
Please specify in your application which role you are interested in
St Oswald’s Hospice is a renowned hospice dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to individuals and their families. Our mission is to provide specialist palliative and end of life care to adults, children and young people in the north east of England.
We are currently looking for Auxiliary Nurses to work within our Adult Inpatient Unit providing holistic care to our patients and families. You must enjoy working as part of a busy team, have good communication skills and enjoy working with patients, families, staff and volunteers. The successful applicants must have experience working with patients with life limiting conditions and be qualified to N.V.Q level 2. If you’d like to get a feel for the place, we’d love you to come for a look around.
We can offer you:
- Pleasant, supportive and rewarding working environment.
- Good staffing levels with time to care.
- Pension scheme or option to continue with NHS pension scheme.
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays.
- Free car parking.
- Comprehensive induction program.
- Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in Specialist Palliative Care.
- Educational opportunities through our Learning & Development department.
If after reading the job description you wish to discuss this post further or arrange a visit please contact Anne Tuck, Matron on [email protected] or call 0191 285 0063 ext. 2003.
We’re all for using AI to help us be more efficient in our roles, however, when it comes to job applications, we want to hear your voice, your ideas, your skills and experiences. If you’re thinking about using AI to help with your application, please take a moment to consider how well it reflects the real you. We’re keen to hear your story, in your own words, so please don’t be afraid to let your individuality come through.
Due to the nature of this role in a hospice setting, we need to carry out an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) if you are appointed. This role involves direct contact with vulnerable adults, children, or other at-risk individuals. You will be expected to safeguard and promote the welfare of each child, young person and young adult, maintain an awareness of safeguarding issues and an understanding of standard reporting procedures.
We do not offer sponsorships, you must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. Please contact [email protected] if you need any support with your application or there are any adjustments you might need.
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Closing date: Wednesday 29th July 2026
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found
Interview date: Monday 24th August 2026
