Staff Nurse; Nights; Maternity Cover

St Lukes is an adult hospice based in Winsford that cares for people in mid and south Cheshire who are suffering from cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. We offer specialist treatment, care, advice and support to many seriously ill people and their families every year. Were a small hospice with a big heart whose ethos, values and beliefs are core to everything we do.

If you feel the same way wed love to hear from you.

We are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for palliative care to work as part of our multidisciplinary team. An opportunity has arisen in our Inpatient Unit at St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice.

We have a 20hr per week maternity cover position available. Hours will be worked over two nights a week starting from January 1st 2027 for 12 months.

We do not hold a sponsorship license. The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK.

The post holder will be part of a team committed to delivering and leading high-quality care which reflects the philosophy and objectives of St Luke's Cheshire Hospice. The post holder will provide support for patients/families and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary health care team involved in patient care.

To provide a professional nursing service to patients and families on the in-care unit and across the hospice settings.

Supervise and guide students, junior members of staff, unqualified carers and volunteers in the Hospice.

Contribute to the ongoing development of the Hospice service in the quest to provide specialist palliative care that keeps the patient and family as the central focus.

• To work within the policies and procedures of the Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environment
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• To practise research-based techniques in care delivery
• To participate in the introduction and evaluation of new procedures for patient care
• To always act within the Code of Professional Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect confidentiality
• To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinical meetings
• Liaison with other professional groups involved in patient care
• Contribute towards prevention and management of infections
• The post holder will be responsible for the Health and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty
• The post holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and supervise staff where appropriate

• Take charge of the unit in the absence of a more Senior Nurse
• Delegation of appropriate tasks to other team members
• Maintenance of accurate patient care records
• Report deficiencies or dysfunction of equipment
• Respond to concerns or complaints from service users in accordance with the complaints procedure
• Participate in audit activity and review of standards within the Hospice

• Actively participate in clinical supervision
• Participate in Individual Personal Review identifying development needs to meet the objectives of the Hospice service and business plan
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing personal development through study, official courses and participation in in-house meetings and courses
• Acquire skills, under the scope of professional practice guidelines, which will enhance patient care
• Act as a role model to junior staff / visiting students and share knowledge and skills relevant to palliative care

• Informing nursing management of continuation of NMC registration and the next expiry date
• Maintain a personal time sheet in preparation for the monthly salary returns
• To follow agreed policies and procedures of St Lukes Cheshire Hospice in order to maintain a safe environment

The post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism. The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Under health and safety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their own welfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate in maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby minimising risk. The Hospice has a Health and Safety Policy which applies to all staff.

Similarly, it is each persons responsibility to ensure a…