Organisation: St Oswald's Hospice
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £34,441 - £37,033 per annum (plus allowance for unsocial hours)
Job Type: Full time hours per week
Closing Date: :59:59
Reference: Staff Nurse (Days) - Adult Inpatient Unit hours per week
Full time (37.5 hours per week).
Base salary £34,441 – £37,033 per annum full time (plus allowance for unsocial hours).
St Oswald's Adult Inpatient Unit provides Specialist Palliative Care for people with progressive life limiting illness. We aim to promote high quality care for patients and their families by adopting a holistic and individualised approach.
We are looking for a Registered General Nurse with a positive, can-do attitude who is self-motivated and committed to the principles of palliative care. You should enjoy working as part of a busy team, with the emotional strength and high levels of communication and prioritisation skills that are essential for this role. You will have a minimum of 1 year post registration experience, within a palliative care or comparable setting.
This is a unique opportunity to join a friendly, motivated and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering skilled and compassionate care of the highest standard.
We can also 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
* Guidance and Support with Revalidation
You can read the full job description here.
If after reading the job description you require further information please contact Anne Tuck, Matron on or
This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) and 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.
You must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.
Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025
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: Tuesday 7th October 2025