Ward Sister​/Charge Nurse

Job Overview

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse – £46,371 per annum WTE (37.5 hours per week)

Location:

Camberley (Farnham from Spring 2026)

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday, 1 Feb 2026

We are looking to appoint an experienced registered nurse to lead our busy IPU team at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. The successful candidate will work alongside the IPU Manager and multidisciplinary team to lead, manage, develop, and support the nursing team in the delivery of high‑quality end‑of‑life care. The Ward Sister will deputise in the IPU Manager’s absence and support the introduction of new initiatives and improvements, fostering a culture consistent with our values of compassion, inclusion, dynamism and accountability.

• Lead, manage, develop and support the nursing team in delivering high‑quality end‑of‑life care.
• Deputise for the IPU Manager in their absence.
• Support the introduction of new initiatives and improvements.
• Ensure smooth running of the ward and delivery of high‑quality nursing care.
• Manage staff, conduct 1:1s, appraisals, performance management and staff development.

• Experience at Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Senior Nurse level or proven ability to operate in a senior clinical leadership role.
• Commitment to high‑quality end‑of‑life and palliative care.
• Ability to lead a nursing team and provide day‑to‑day management.
• Experience directly managing staff and attending to their development needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise workload.
• Commitment to practice development, education, audit, continuous learning and quality improvement within an inpatient setting.

Phyllis Tuckwell offers bespoke, compassionate palliative and end‑of‑life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness across West Surrey and North‑East Hampshire. As a small, dedicated team, we ensure ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.

Read our impact on patient stories here:

We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5 %)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (on‑site education team)
• Shadow shifts
• Rotation opportunities
• Possibility to study MSc modules in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Clear progressive career development from Registered Nurse to Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Multidisciplinary working within a forward‑thinking and supportive organisation
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 97 % of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell * (Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023)

For further information regarding the role, or to arrange an informal visit, contact Heather Everitt, Inpatient Services Manager, at  or 01252 729400. For questions or to apply off‑line, contact HR at 01252 729408 or

Closing date for receipt of applications:
Sunday 1 Feb 2026
Interviews to be held:
Tuesday 24 Feb or Wednesday 25 Feb 2026

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged.
No sponsorship is available. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.