Job summary

Registered General Nurse - Focus on Living Centre

Part-Time 18 hours per week

£35,420 - £38,085 per annum full time which is £17,001 - £18,280 pro rata for 18 hours per week

To be worked over Tuesday-Thursday

This is a fixed term contract for 2 years

St Oswalds Hospice is a renowned hospice dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to individuals and their families. Our mission is to provide specialist palliative and end of life care to adults, children and young people in the north east of England.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Registered General Nurse to work alongside and support the Sister of the Focus on Living Nursing Team in delivering high-quality care to people living with progressive, life-limiting illnesses.

The Focus on Living Centre is an evolving and innovative service providing holistic palliative care through a combination of a Virtual/Day Ward and therapeutic wellbeing programmes.

If after reading the job description you require further information please contact Kath Clark, Matron for Day Services 01912850063 ext 2075 , [email protected] or Jennifer Saunderson, Sister for Focus on Living 01912850063 ext 2115, [email protected]

Interview date; Tuesday 29th September 2026

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the service supports people with complex palliative and supportive care needs through clinical assessment, symptom management, care coordination, rehabilitation, and wellbeing interventions delivered both face-to-face and virtually.

Our services include the assessment, management and coordination of the Virtual/Day Ward, therapeutic and wellbeing activities, virtual groups, telephone support, and face-to-face consultations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery and ongoing development of the Virtual/Day Ward, supporting patients to remain safely at home while receiving high-quality specialist palliative care. The role includes monitoring patient needs, developing care plans, coordinating with community and acute services, and contributing to multidisciplinary decision-making.

About us

Registered Charity No. 503386

St Oswalds Hospice aims to be an equal opportunities employer

Disability Confident Leader.

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

We do not offer sponsorships and you must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.

This role involves direct contact with vulnerable adults, children, or other at-risk individuals. You will be expected to safeguard and promote the welfare of each child, young person and young adult, maintain an awareness of safeguarding issues and an understanding of standard reporting procedures.

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best.Please contact [email protected] if you need any support with your application or there are any adjustments you might need.