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Staff Nurse – Maternity Cover, Barnsley Hospice, £34,036.00

Employment Type

Full Time, Fixed Term, Maternity Cover

Application Start Date

23-02-2026

Application End Date

06-03-2026

Location

Barnsley Hospice

Description

Join Our Team as a Staff Nurse – In-patient Unit (Fixed-Term Maternity Cover)

Do you want to make a real difference to patients and families when they need it most?
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate palliative care?
Are you looking to develop your nursing career in a supportive, specialist environment?

Barnsley Hospice is seeking a compassionate and motivated Staff Nurse to join our dedicated In-patient Unit team on a fixed-term contract from April 2026 to April 2027, covering maternity leave.

In this rewarding role, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding specialist palliative and end-of-life care. You will take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating personalised care for a designated group of patients, ensuring their needs and wishes and those of their families remain at the heart of everything you do.

You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, managing and coordinating patient care throughout your shift, supporting safe and effective admissions and discharges, communicating clearly and collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of care, acting as a positive role model for students and volunteers, and upholding professional standards in line with NMC guidance.

About the Role:

Contract: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover – April 2026 to April 2027)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time (hours to be agreed)
Salary: £34036 per annum (pro rata)

Note: Salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the hours worked.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Has recent post-registration experience
  • Demonstrates strong clinical decision-making skills
  • Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Communicates with empathy, professionalism and clarity
  • Is committed to continuous professional development
  • Shares our values of Ambition, Collaboration, Compassion and Integrity

At Barnsley Hospice, we are proud to provide specialist care that focuses on quality of life, dignity and support. We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are looking for a role with heart, purpose and the opportunity to provide care that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

 Apply below and attach your CV – help us deliver care that truly matters.

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