Registered General Nurse (RGN)

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Job Title: Registered General Nurse (RGN)Specialism: Nursing - Palliative Care (Hospice Inpatient Unit)Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UKSalary: £20.00 - £25.00 per hourContract Type: OngoingWorking Pattern: Full Time (Day & Night Shifts)

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join the team at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham. This ongoing locum opportunity offers competitive hourly rates ranging from £20.00 on weekdays to £25.00 on bank holidays, alongside flexible shift patterns.

Working within a specialist inpatient hospice setting, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families with dignity, empathy and clinical excellence.

Shift patterns include:

• Day Shifts: 07:30 - 20:30 or 12:30 - 20:30

• Night Shifts: 20:00 - 08:00

Previous inpatient hospice experience is preferred.

Clinical Care & Symptom Management

• Deliver high-quality nursing care within the hospice inpatient unit

• Administer medication and manage complex symptoms in line with care plans

• Monitor and assess patients' health conditions, adjusting care as required

Care Planning & MDT Collaboration

• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop personalised care plans

• Contribute to clinical discussions and ensure coordinated, patient-centred care

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Patient & Family Support

• Provide compassionate emotional support to patients and families

• Promote dignity, comfort and respect throughout the care journey

• Support families during end-of-life care and bereavement processes

• Valid NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN)

• Previous experience in palliative care or inpatient hospice settings (preferred)

• Strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care

• Competitive hourly rates (£20.00 weekdays - £25.00 bank holiday