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Palliative Staff Nurse
Role summary
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The Palliative Staff Nurse provides compassionate, individualised nursing care for children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, supporting their families and working closely with the multidisciplinary team. Applicants are expected to hold current NMC registration, have relevant nursing experience, and ideally possess knowledge of paediatric, palliative or hospice care. The role requires strong clinical judgement, communication and documentation skills, along with the ability to administer medicines safely, respond to changing needs and provide emotional support. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, resilience, safeguarding awareness and a commitment to family-centred care. Flexibility is essential, as hospice nursing commonly includes weekends, nights and bank-holiday shifts.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust
Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust is a registered charity providing specialist care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions across the West Midlands. Its services include hospice care, community nursing, short breaks, symptom management, emotional and practical support, and bereavement services for families. Acorns operates children’s hospices and works with families, hospitals, community services and other professionals to deliver coordinated, compassionate care. The organisation relies on a combination of charitable donations, fundraising, volunteers and commissioned funding. Staff are expected to uphold dignity, safeguarding and family choice while supporting children with complex needs. Working for Acorns can offer a meaningful career for nurses and care professionals who want to make a direct difference to children and families during exceptionally challenging circumstances.