Staff Nurse - Maternity Cover

St Lukes is an adult hospice based in Winsford that

cares for people in mid and south Cheshire who are suffering from cancer and

other life-limiting illnesses. We offer specialist treatment, care, advice and

support to many seriously ill people and their families every year. Were a

small hospice with a big heart whose ethos, values and beliefs are core to

We

are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for palliative care to work

as part of our multidisciplinary team. An opportunity has arisen in our Inpatient

Unit at St Lukes (Cheshire) Hospice. If you want the time to give

compassionate patient centred care as part of a small multidisciplinary team in

our Day Hospice please apply.

We

have a 20hr per week maternity cover position available. Hours will be worked

over two nights a week starting from January 1st 2027 for 12

months.

We

do not hold a sponsorship license. The successful candidate will be required to

evidence their right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a team committed to

delivering and leading high-quality care which reflects the philosophy and

objectives of St Luke's Cheshire Hospice. The post holder will provide

support for patients/families and other members of the wider multi-disciplinary

health care team involved in patient care.

To provide a professional nursing service to

patients and families on the in-care unit and across the hospice settings

Supervise and guide students, junior members of

staff, unqualified carers and volunteers in the Hospice

Contribute to the ongoing development of the

Hospice service in the quest to provide specialist palliative care that keeps

the patient and family as the central focus

About us

At St Lukes Hospice, our ethos is one of service; being of service to our local people and community is central to all that we do. We believe the most important privilege any person can have is the opportunity to comfort and support ones fellow human beings in their hour of need. This spirit of service at St Lukes extends not only to the patients, but also to family and friends, and we welcome diversity.

The founding members of St Lukes Hospice were driven by the same ideals that inspire us today; to reach out a warm and caring hand to those in need and to help relieve their suffering of mind, spirit or body. The founder of the Hospice movement, the late Dame Cicely Saunders, wanted hospices to remain a beacon of hope with a message of care and community. St Lukes is a lively and vibrant Hospice that has a very powerful reason to be here.

St Lukes is an incredibly inspiring place to work and volunteer. You will be joining a passionate team, dedicated to delivering care and support to local people and their families.

We all share in the sense of privilege and honour that comes from being involved in a local organisation doing such important work and each day we look for new and innovative ways to make a difference to the wider community.

Each member of staff is highly valued at St Lukes

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£30,613.16 to £37,067.45 a year

Pro-rata. Dependent on experience.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

B0242-26-0007

Job locations

Grosvenor House

Queensway

Winsford

Cheshire

CW7 1BH

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Key

Tasks and Responsibilities

To work within the policies and procedures of the

Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environment

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient

care

To practise research-based techniques in care

delivery

To participate in the introduction and evaluation

of new procedures for patient care

To always act within the Code of Professional

Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect

confidentiality

To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinical

meetings

Liaison with other professional groups involved in

patient care

Contribute towards prevention and management of

infections

The post holder will be responsible for the Health

and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty

The post

holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the

absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and

supervise staff where appropriate

Management Role

Take

charge of the unit in the absence of a more Senior Nurse

Delegation

of appropriate tasks to other team members

Maintenance

of accurate patient care records

Report

deficiencies or dysfunction of equipment

Respond

to concerns or complaints from service users in accordance

with the

complaints procedure

Participate

in audit activity and review of standards within the Hospice

Education / Personal Development

Actively

participate in clinical supervision

Participate

in Individual Personal Review identifying development needs to meet the

objectives of the Hospice service and business plan

Demonstrate

commitment to ongoing personal development through study, official courses and

participation in in-house meetings and courses

Acquire

skills, under the scope of professional practice guidelines, which will enhance

patient care

Act as a

role model to junior staff / visiting students and share knowledge and skills

relevant to palliative care

The

post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep

abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism.

The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities

whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Personnel

Informing

nursing management of continuation of NMC registration and the next expiry date

Maintain

a personal time sheet in preparation for the monthly salary returns

To follow

agreed policies and procedures of St Lukes Cheshire Hospice in order to

maintain a safe environment

The

post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep

abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism.

The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities

whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Health, Safety and Security

Under health and

safety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their own

welfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate in

maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby

minimising risk. The Hospice has a Health and Safety Policy which applies to

all staff.

Similarly, it is

each persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any

breaches of security to the attention of their manager.

Equal

Opportunities

St Luke's

Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of

the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation

and St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.

Confidentiality

In the course of

your duties, you will have access to confidential material about members of

staff, volunteers, other hospice business and patients. The Hospice has Data Protection Policy which

applies to all staff.

St Luke's

Cheshire Hospice is

this commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of

specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with

the Hospices Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all

staff.

This may vary from time to time according to the needs of St Luke's

(Cheshire) Hospice.

This is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with

the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.

Job responsibilities

Key

Tasks and Responsibilities

To work within the policies and procedures of the

Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environment

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient

care

To practise research-based techniques in care

delivery

To participate in the introduction and evaluation

of new procedures for patient care

To always act within the Code of Professional

Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect

confidentiality

To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinical

meetings

Liaison with other professional groups involved in

patient care

Contribute towards prevention and management of

infections

The post holder will be responsible for the Health

and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty

The post

holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the

absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and

supervise staff where appropriate

Management Role

Take

charge of the unit in the absence of a more Senior Nurse

Delegation

of appropriate tasks to other team members

Maintenance

of accurate patient care records

Report

deficiencies or dysfunction of equipment

Respond

to concerns or complaints from service users in accordance

with the

complaints procedure

Participate

in audit activity and review of standards within the Hospice

Education / Personal Development

Actively

participate in clinical supervision

Participate

in Individual Personal Review identifying development needs to meet the

objectives of the Hospice service and business plan

Demonstrate

commitment to ongoing personal development through study, official courses and

participation in in-house meetings and courses

Acquire

skills, under the scope of professional practice guidelines, which will enhance

patient care

Act as a

role model to junior staff / visiting students and share knowledge and skills

relevant to palliative care

The

post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep

abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism.

The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities

whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Personnel

Informing

nursing management of continuation of NMC registration and the next expiry date

Maintain

a personal time sheet in preparation for the monthly salary returns

To follow

agreed policies and procedures of St Lukes Cheshire Hospice in order to

maintain a safe environment

The

post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep

abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism.

The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities

whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Health, Safety and Security

Under health and

safety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their own

welfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate in

maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby

minimising risk. The Hospice has a Health and Safety Policy which applies to

all staff.

Similarly, it is

each persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any

breaches of security to the attention of their manager.

Equal

Opportunities

St Luke's

Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of

the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation

and St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.

Confidentiality

In the course of

your duties, you will have access to confidential material about members of

staff, volunteers, other hospice business and patients. The Hospice has Data Protection Policy which

applies to all staff.

St Luke's

Cheshire Hospice is

this commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of

specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with

the Hospices Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all

staff.

This may vary from time to time according to the needs of St Luke's

(Cheshire) Hospice.

This is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with

the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 years post registration experience of working in a palliative care setting
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of co-ordinating workload for self and others
• Involvement in training and development of others

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospice In care setting
• Experience of managing the workload in the absence of senior staff

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Passion for ethos of the hospice and demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation
• Ability to prioritise and manage own and others time and workload effectively
• Flexible approach to work
• Shows compassion &treats people with dignity, respect and kindness
• Ability to instil confidence in others
• A commitment to personal development & lifelong learning

Desirable

• Emotional intelligence and resilience

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• 1st level registered Adult nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills training
• Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent
• Diploma in palliative care
• Mentorship or teaching qualification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to participate in audit and training
• Ability to communicate with colleagues from clinical and non-clinical teams, with patients and those close to them
• Ability to develop effective working relationships as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines
• IT literate, with keyboard and computer skills and able to use clinical care systems
• Ability to assess, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate evidence based clinical skills

Desirable

• Willingness to develop clinical skills to support delivery of strategic and operational plans

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 years post registration experience of working in a palliative care setting
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of co-ordinating workload for self and others
• Involvement in training and development of others

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospice In care setting
• Experience of managing the workload in the absence of senior staff

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Passion for ethos of the hospice and demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation
• Ability to prioritise and manage own and others time and workload effectively
• Flexible approach to work
• Shows compassion &treats people with dignity, respect and kindness
• Ability to instil confidence in others
• A commitment to personal development & lifelong learning

Desirable

• Emotional intelligence and resilience

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• 1st level registered Adult nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills training
• Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent
• Diploma in palliative care
• Mentorship or teaching qualification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to participate in audit and training
• Ability to communicate with colleagues from clinical and non-clinical teams, with patients and those close to them
• Ability to develop effective working relationships as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines
• IT literate, with keyboard and computer skills and able to use clinical care systems
• Ability to assess, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate evidence based clinical skills

Desirable

• Willingness to develop clinical skills to support delivery of strategic and operational plans

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice

Address

Grosvenor House

Queensway

Winsford

Cheshire

CW7 1BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slhospice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke's (Cheshire) Hospice

Address

Grosvenor House

Queensway

Winsford

Cheshire

CW7 1BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.slhospice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Key

Tasks and Responsibilities

To work within the policies and procedures of the

Hospice in order to maintain a safe working environment

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient

care

To practise research-based techniques in care

delivery

To participate in the introduction and evaluation

of new procedures for patient care

To always act within the Code of Professional

Practice and treat patients safely, with dignity, holistically and respect

confidentiality

To participate in multi-disciplinary and clinical

meetings

Liaison with other professional groups involved in

patient care

Contribute towards prevention and management of

infections

The post holder will be responsible for the Health

and Safety of patients, staff and visitors whilst on duty

The post

holder will take responsibility for the management of the caseload in the

absence of the sister or ward manager and will co-ordinate the service and

supervise staff where appropriate

Management Role

Take

charge of the unit in the absence of a more Senior Nurse

Delegation

of appropriate tasks to other team members

Maintenance

of accurate patient care records

Report

deficiencies or dysfunction of equipment

Respond

to concerns or complaints from service users in accordance

with the

complaints procedure

Participate

in audit activity and review of standards within the Hospice

Education / Personal Development

Actively

participate in clinical supervision

Participate

in Individual Personal Review identifying development needs to meet the

objectives of the Hospice service and business plan

Demonstrate

commitment to ongoing personal development through study, official courses and

participation in in-house meetings and courses

Acquire

skills, under the scope of professional practice guidelines, which will enhance

patient care

Act as a

role model to junior staff / visiting students and share knowledge and skills

relevant to palliative care

The

post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep

abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism.

The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities

whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Personnel

Informing

nursing management of continuation of NMC registration and the next expiry date

Maintain

a personal time sheet in preparation for the monthly salary returns

To follow

agreed policies and procedures of St Lukes Cheshire Hospice in order to

maintain a safe environment

The

post holder will be expected to maintain high professional standards and keep

abreast of professional issues and best practice in their area of specialism.

The Hospice will support relevant education and development opportunities

whenever possible and as agreed as part of personal development discussions.

Health, Safety and Security

Under health and

safety legislation, each individual has a legal responsibility for their own

welfare and for the health and safety of others and to co-operate in

maintaining their place of work in a tidy and safe condition, thereby

minimising risk. The Hospice has a Health and Safety Policy which applies to

all staff.

Similarly, it is

each persons responsibility to ensure a secure environment and bring any

breaches of security to the attention of their manager.

Equal

Opportunities

St Luke's

Cheshire Hospice has given its full commitment to the adoption and promotion of

the key principles of equal opportunities contained within current legislation

and St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Equality & Diversity Policy.

Confidentiality

In the course of

your duties, you will have access to confidential material about members of

staff, volunteers, other hospice business and patients. The Hospice has Data Protection Policy which

applies to all staff.

St Luke's

Cheshire Hospice is

this commitment. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they are aware of

specific duties relating to their role and should familiarise themselves with

the Hospices Safeguarding Policies. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all

staff.

This may vary from time to time according to the needs of St Luke's

(Cheshire) Hospice.

This is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with

the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the service.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 1 years post registration experience of working in a palliative care setting
• Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of co-ordinating workload for self and others
• Involvement in training and development of others

Desirable

• Experience of working in a hospice In care setting
• Experience of managing the workload in the absence of senior staff

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Passion for ethos of the hospice and demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation
• Ability to prioritise and manage own and others time and workload effectively
• Flexible approach to work
• Shows compassion &treats people with dignity, respect and kindness
• Ability to instil confidence in others
• A commitment to personal development & lifelong learning

Desirable

• Emotional intelligence and resilience

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• 1st level registered Adult nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills training
• Clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent
• Diploma in palliative care
• Mentorship or teaching qualification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to participate in audit and training
• Ability to communicate with colleagues from clinical and non-clinical teams, with patients and those close to them
• Ability to develop effective working relationships as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines
• IT literate, with keyboard and computer skills and able to use clinical care systems
• Ability to assess, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate evidence based clinical skills

Desirable

• Willingness to develop clinical skills to support delivery of strategic and operational plans