Staff Nurse (Band 5)

More about this role

• Do you want time to be a Nurse? To really be able to care for your patients, who are at the heart of everything we do at the Hospice

Here at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, we have 1 trained Nurse (RGN) caring for 6 palliative/end of life patients. With short shifts, twilight shifts or long days, and night shifts with regular breaks, free parking on site and a modern, state of the art in-patient unit, we provide a good work life balance to all our staff, including wellbeing activities and support.

The wellbeing of our staff is key at the Hospice and we provide, a food bank, subsidised meals, counsellor and complementary therapy as well as hold regular Nurse Forums and team social activities, across the Hospice.

• If you are a team player with a strong “can do” work ethic and have 12 months’ UK post registration work experience and ideally have worked previously within a care setting plus you can work flexibly across all hospice services and have a full UK driving licence – we are looking for you!

Dr Kershaw’s is an independent Hospice serving the people of Oldham and surrounding districts and a registered charity.  At Dr Kershaw’s patients are at the heart of everything we do. Since 1989, our mission has been to add quality to the lives of those with life limiting illness. Our values and principles of behaviour are key to all we do. 

To achieve all this, we need enthusiastic, self-motivated and pro-active people with a desire to care for others, and who are reliable, interested in working in a healthcare setting and share our values.

We are looking for an additional Band 5 Staff nurse to join our team, working up to 37.5 hours. Shift hours include bank holidays.

If you have the ability to:

• Provide a consistently high standard of palliative nursing care – keeping up the reputation of the Hospice
• Sensitively, care for patients and their families, respecting the privacy and dignity of the patient and their families at all times
• Plan, implement and evaluate patient care to formulate a comprehensive plan of care
• Communicate well both verbally with your patient and their family / loved ones and also have the ability to document clear and concise notes

Please apply now by requesting an application form at recruitment@drkh.org.uk or please call 0161 624 2727 and ask for Cheryl Calverley.

Closing Date: 10th April 2026

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum (pro rata) dependent on experience

Hours: Full time/part time – up to 37.5 hours   

See the job description here.

If you require any further information about this role please contact Lindsey Harper, Director of Clinical Services or Kelly Foster, Ward Manager on 0161 624 2727.