Registered General Nurse

Post: Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Salary: £33,132 - £39,469 (based on the full time equivalent of 37.5 hours)

Contract: Permanent

Job Family: Patient Care Range: D

Location: Ashgate Hospice, Chesterfield

Hours: Working a mixture of day and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. Twilight shifts may also be required. Both part-time or full time are available, worked on a rota basis issued 8 weeks in advance. Shorter day shifts may also be available to support flexibility.

As this is a 24-hour inpatient service, all team members are expected to participate in a fair rotation of day and night shifts to support safe staffing, equitable rota arrangements, and wellbeing of the wider team.

Closing date: 31st May 2026

Interview date: 17th June 2026

Do you want the time, support and environment to deliver truly compassionate palliative and end of life care?

Join Our Outstanding IPU Team

Following a new agreement with Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board, we’re able to increase our inpatient beds from eight to 10. This means we can grow our Inpatient Unit team and continue strengthening the care we provide for patients and those important to them.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse within our Inpatient Unit, you will provide high-quality, specialist palliative and end of life care to patients and those important to them. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will deliver holistic, person-centred care that prioritises comfort, dignity and quality of life.

You will assess and respond to complex clinical needs, support patients and families through challenging and emotional times, and contribute to a calm and therapeutic ward environment. The role also offers opportunities to take on shift leadership responsibilities, support junior colleagues, and contribute to the ongoing development of inpatient services.

Why join us?

At Ashgate Hospice, our values of Care, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork and Inclusivity guide everything we do. Every day, we support patients and those important to them through some of life’s most challenging moments, ensuring care is delivered with dignity, kindness and professionalism.

You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team where you can focus on truly person-centred care, without many of the pressures often found in acute hospital settings. Your skills and experience will be valued, and you will have the time and support to deliver meaningful, specialist care that makes a real difference.

What we offer:

• Time to care: Deliver personalised, patient-centred care in a calm and supportive inpatient environment.
• Supportive team culture: Work as part of a collaborative, compassionate multidisciplinary team that values your contribution.
• Professional development: Access ongoing learning, mentorship and specialist palliative care experience.
• Work–life balance: Flexible shift patterns and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Values-led organisation: Be part of a hospice where community fundraising is directly supporting expanded inpatient capacity.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the safe and consistent delivery of inpatient care, helping to ensure that patients and families continue to access specialist palliative and end of life support when they need it most. You will deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care, assessing and responding to complex needs while prioritising comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to shared clinical decision-making and continuity of care across the patient journey. You will also support the day-to-day running of the inpatient unit, taking on shift leadership responsibilities when required, and providing guidance and support to junior colleagues within a positive and collaborative team environment.

This may include supporting patients and families through symptom escalation, advance care planning, or end of life decision-making, ensuring care is responsive, sensitive and individualised.

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description or contact Karen Walker, Ward Leader, on 01246 568 801 for an informal discussion.

What you’ll bring:

To succeed in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a valid NMC registration and experience of delivering compassionate, high-quality care as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will bring strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills, along with the confidence to work sensitively with patients, families and colleagues in emotionally complex situations.

A genuine passion for palliative and end of life care is essential, alongside a commitment to providing holistic, person-centred support that respects dignity, choice and comfort. You will also be motivated to continue developing your skills and knowledge, and we will support your learning through mentorship, training and professional development opportunities.

Desirable experience qualifications include:

• Experience in palliative care, oncology or a hospice setting
• A post-registration qualification in palliative care or mentorship
• Familiarity with electronic patient record systems, such as SystmOne

About Ashgate:

Ashgate Hospice offers free, specialist, compassionate care for adults living with life-limiting or incurable illnesses, including cancer, neurological diseases, and advanced heart, kidney and lung conditions. Based in North Derbyshire, we support people and those important to them through a range of free and fee-paying services.

Each year, we support over 2,640 people, helping them to manage symptoms, stay informed about their care, and maintain the best possible quality of life from diagnosis onwards.

We also provide vital support to those important to them, including practical and emotional support, as well as bereavement care when someone has died.

We are more than a care provider. We’re a campaigner for sustainable end of life care funding in the UK, and we continually invest in our services and workforce.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• We are compassionate.
• We are a team.
• We are respectful, open, and inclusive.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Benefits of joining us

At Ashgate, we take care of the people who take care of others. Our benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate plus unsociable hour enhancements
• Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy and sell leave
• Flexible working options, including job-sharing where possible
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• A Health Cash Plan, helping cover costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, and eye tests.
• A life assurance scheme, giving peace of mind for you and those important to you, up to age 65.
• A free confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7
• Cycle to Work scheme and Tech Benefit scheme to help spread the cost of your next purchase
• Commitment to training, development and career progression
• Free, on-site parking
• Discounted, onsite café at our Old Brampton site, for all staff
• A wide range of wellbeing initiatives, support and time out to practice self-care

Ready to make a difference?

If you want to use your nursing skills where they truly matter, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about the role, please contact Karen Walker, Ward Leader, at 01246 568 801 or email karen.walker@ashgatehospice.org.uk . You are also welcome to arrange a visit to the hospice to see what it would be like to work with us.

Applications must be submitted via the ‘Apply Now’ button on our website. Applications sent directly to People Services or the recruiting manager will not be accepted.

Please note: This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under UK immigration rules, and we are therefore unable to support applications from candidates who require this sponsorship to work in the UK.

Additional Information:

• Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check as part of our pre-employment process
• As a healthcare provider, we encourage staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive the annual flu vaccination, unless there is a valid reason not to.
• If you need any support during the recruitment process, please contact our People Services team at peopleservices@ashgatehospice.org.uk or call 01246 568 801.

Additional Support for Candidates

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive, fair, and accessible.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, or long-term health conditions.

As part of our Disability Confident commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.

All shortlisted candidates will receive interview questions in advance to support preparation.

Accessibility Resources:

If you need support completing your online application, you can contact the Disability Employment Service / Youth Employment Service via ASCH.Disability.EmploymentProject@derbyshire.gov.uk .

We also encourage candidates to complete and share a Health Adjustment Passport. This can help us understand any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process or in the workplace. Sharing your passport is entirely optional, but many people find it a helpful tool for identifying and discussing support needs.

You may also be able to access support through the Access to Work scheme - a government initiative designed to help people start or remain in work if they have a health condition or disability. Thus support can also apply during the recruitment process.

The following resources may also be helpful:

• Looking for work if you are disabled
• Reed in Partnership, Chesterfield Office: Call 0124 695 6275
• Disability Employment Service, Derbyshire County Council

If you have any questions about adjustments, accessibility, or the recruitment process, please contact our People Services team:

• Email: peopleservices@ashgatehospice.org.uk
• Telephone: 01246 568 801

Ashgate Hospicecare is a charity (no. 700636) that provides compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care, free of charge, to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families across North Derbyshire.

Our vision is that everyone in North Derbyshire with a life-limiting illness, and the people important to them, can make the most of every moment together and that they can die with dignity and comfort.