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Senior Registered NurseNHS

Reading, RG30 2DX Permanent £19.97 to £21.95
Posted 20 October 2026 Closing date 11 November 2026
Checked 3 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes in 16 days · 11 Nov 2026
Reading West Rail Station (0.7 miles, direct) Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (11.9 miles, direct) Purley Social Club (3.3 miles, direct)

Job summary

Senior Registered Nurse

Sue Ryder, South East Region

Duchess of Kent Hospice, 22 Liebenrood Road, Reading, RG30 2DX

36 hours per week - (3 X 12 hour shifts)

£19.97 - £21.95 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement for nights and weekends and continuation of NHS Pension

Become a part of our story.

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Senior Registered Nurse to help us get there.

Main duties of the job

You'll be responsible for

  • Providing support, leadership, recognition and supervision to other members of the team
  • Sharing knowledge and expertise with other staff through formal and informal teaching.
  • Acting as a mentor to student nurses
  • Producing accurate, timely and complete records

The ideal candidate would be

Were looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you're keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you'll fit right in.

  • NMC Registered Nurse with post-registration UK experience in the clinical field
  • Completion of NMC recognised accredited mentor training or willing to undertake
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Proven ability to build, lead and influence an effective team in a clinical setting
  • Knowledge of current legislation within the independent care sector
  • Knowledge of best clinical practice for client group
  • Demonstrable experience of practising in a self-directed and highly motivated way

Job description

Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.

About us

Benefits

  • Enhanced pay for unsociable hours,
  • company pension scheme, and continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply).
  • Youll receive 27 days holiday rising to 33 with service, plus bank holidays, with NHS annual leave honoured where applicable.

Other benefits includeenhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay, an Electric Vehicle Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Death in Service benefit, staff discounts, and structured induction, learning and development opportunities. More employee benefits are available on our website.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and disabled people. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices and provide accessibility support throughout the application and interview process.

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