Bedded Unit Bank Staff Nurse

Would you like to develop your skills and knowledge in palliative an end-of-life care? We have an opportunity for a Bank Staff Nurse role in our Bedded Unit Team. We are particularly looking for applicants who would be willing to offer the full range of shift cover, including night shifts.

The hourly rate will be £18.10 per hour plus an additional payment of £2.18 an hour in respect of holiday pay that you accrue during the time you work (total £20.28 per hour) plus enhancements for weekends and public holidays.

Shifts available will include:
Early 7.30am-3.30pm
Late 1.30pm-9.30pm
Long Day 7:30am-8.30pm
Mid Shift 10:00am-6pm
Night 8.00pm-8.00am

Working for us is awesome! Benefits include:
• An excellent working environment (& beautiful outside areas)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free confidential advice on a range of matters including financial, legal, health and wellbeing
• Regular Wellbeing events
• The opportunity to give us your feedback on how we can improve as an organisation

Some words from our team that describe what it feels like to work in the Bedded Unit Team:
• Privileged
• Respected
• Included
• Being able to make a difference every day
• Able to give our patients and those who matter to them the care they deserve

About the Role
Our nursing team are proud to support and care for patients and their families at their most difficult and vulnerable time. Our highly committed multi-disciplinary team of staff and volunteers, work seamlessly together to provide care of the highest standard.
Our bedded unit receives referrals for patients needing support for various reasons including symptom control, rehabilitation following treatment or care in the last days of life. Our specialist medical team provides round the clock care and support to our patients in the comfort of a welcoming and homely environment.

Those wishing to apply for this role will:
• Hold a registered nurse qualification with current NMC registration.
• Be able to provide evidence of continued professional development.
• Post registration experience in end of life care, palliative care or a related field is desirable, however, those who are successful in being recruited to the role will be supported to develop specialist palliative care skills.
• Understand palliative and end of life care nursing issues and patient pathway.
• Be Self-motivated and have the ability to work autonomously.
• Have a demonstrable commitment to person centred care as well as be sensitive and caring
• Be flexible in order to meet the changing demands of the service

To find out more please see the Job Description

Like any organisation, it’s the people who make a difference so why not join us and make a difference to our patients and their families.

This post is subject to an Enhanced level check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, including checks against the adult and child barred lists.

We are there for all the family, do you want to be there too?

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you. Informal discussion welcomed, please contact Hannah Crawley (Clinical Team Lead), Vicky McDonald (Deputy Team Lead), or Kerry Milton (Senior Staff Nurse) on 01271 344248.

Closing date for completed applications is noon on the 10th May 2026
Interviews will be held on 19th May 2026

To apply for this position please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete your application and we will be in touch shortly.

It is important that the people who work for and with us, or access any of our services, can be themselves and are valued as unique individuals.

We welcome applications from all sections of the communities we serve, reflecting the uniqueness of each person, with the aim of continually improving our services. We hold Mindful Employer and Disability Confident accreditation and promote a culture of openness and understanding, providing an inclusive and accessible working environment. We are proud to be a Veteran Aware Employer and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces, including veterans, reservists and military spouses or partners.

If you require the information in large print format, please email peopleteam@northdevonhospice.org.uk or call 01271 347238.