Community Registered Nurse
Community Registered Nurse
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Church Rd, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ
22.5 Hours per week (Monday to Friday - Days only)
17.11 - 17.72 per hour (plus continuation of NHS pension and other benefits)
Be there when it matters most
At Sue Ryder, we believe everyone deserves expert, compassionate care at the end of life—wherever they call home.
This is your chance to take hospice care beyond the walls and into the community—making a real difference every single day.
About us
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham is Gloucestershire’s only inpatient unit for specialist palliative care.
We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.
We are able to provide care on our inpatient unit, virtually and in person though our community hub and in people’s home though our Hospice at Home service.
About the role
Shift times are:
Monday to Friday (3 shifts per week)
07:30 - 15:30
14:00 - 22:00
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced nurse to join our Hospice at Home service in the community.
You’ll:
• Deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care in patients’ homes
• Support people to remain where they feel most comfortable—at home
• Work across Cheltenham, Gloucester and Tewkesbury
• Assess, plan and deliver person-centred, evidence-based care
• Provide education, mentorship and clinical leadership
This is a role for someone who thrives on autonomy, compassion and clinical excellence.
About you
You’re a confident, compassionate nurse who leads by example.
You will bring:
• The ability to work independently in complex, fast-changing environments
• A commitment to delivering outstanding patient and family-centred care
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
Minimum Essential Criteria
(Disabled applicants who meet these criteria will be guaranteed an interview)
• Registered General Nurse with active registration (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
• Post-registration experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience of working in community or clinical environments
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise in a dynamic environment
• Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records
• Willingness to travel across the community (driving licence/access to transport required)
Desirable Criteria
• Experience in specialist palliative or end-of-life care
• Experience in community nursing
• Mentorship or teaching experience
• Knowledge of current healthcare legislation and best practice
Benefits
• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Company pension scheme
• Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
• 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.
If you require support to compete an application or participate fully in the interview process, please email recruitment@sueryder.org.
Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, Global Cultures, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.