An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified nurses to join the inpatient nursing team at Forest Holme Hospice to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a motivated individual with a high standard of nursing skills to care for patients with life limiting conditions and complex symptoms. An ability to demonstrate compassion and a genuine interest to work within the field of specialist palliative care is essential.
The successful candidates will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work flexible hours. Shifts involve a mixture of long days days/nights 07:00-19:30 or 19:00-07:30. Also the candidate may be required to work some short shifts, 07:00-15:00 and 11:30-19:30.
Previous NHS nursing experience is essential. Palliative care experience is desirable.
Informal visits are welcomed for candidates.
Base Location: Forest Holme Hospice, behind Poole lighthouse- opposite the Poole bus station.
Interview Date: 12th November 2025
’To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025
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