About Registered Nurse; Maternity Cover

Registered Nurse (Maternity Cover - Fixed Term)

• Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract
• Earnings: Dependent on experience

Registered Nurse

(Maternity Cover - Fixed Term)

Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG

This is a fixed-term position to provide maternity cover for approximately 12 months from May 2026 to May 2027.

At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14‑bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic.

As a Registered Nurse at our Hospice, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients nearing the end of life. Working closely with patients, families and carers, you’ll promote dignity, comfort and choice, while supporting the emotional and physical well-being of those we care for.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence, continuous learning, and compassionate care. You’ll also contribute to mentoring and developing junior staff and students, ensuring a positive and professional environment for all.

We’re looking for someone who is not only clinically skilled but also deeply empathetic and committed to hospice values.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• NMC Registration.
• Strong knowledge of infection control and evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in contributing to audits, team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentorship skills to support students and new colleagues.

All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice

97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team

We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth and patient care go hand in hand.

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
• Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounted on-site meals during working hours
• Discounted local gym memberships
• Free on-site car parking
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Annual salary review

If you’re a compassionate and dedicated nurse looking to contribute to a truly caring environment, we would love to hear from you. For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Kate Roberts, Nurse Manager

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.

Please note:

any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.