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A career in palliative care

Be there when it matters as part of our expert and compassionate palliative care team.

Working at Sue Ryder you’re given the time to care. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working in a highly rewarding area of nursing, helping people live the best lives they possibly can. If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Search palliative and end-of-life care jobs near you

Discover our latest vacancies and help us be there when it matters.

Are you based in Reading, West Berkshire or South Oxfordshire?

Join our expert teams in Reading and West Berkshire or South Oxfordshire, to help us be there when it matters for people who are living with life-limiting conditions or approaching the end of life.

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More about working in palliative care

If you're new to palliative care, here are the top five most frequently asked questions from people joining our expert and compassionate palliative care teams, and more about the support you can expect from Sue Ryder.

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Become a Sue Ryder Nurse

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. We're recruiting nurses, nursing assistants and care assistants in our locations throughout England.

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The benefits of working for Sue Ryder

If you’re interested in joining the Sue Ryder team to be there when it matters, you might want to know more about the benefits we offer.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

How we are supporting our staff and volunteers from underrepresented and marginalised groups to thrive as valued members of our team.

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Adjustments at Sue Ryder

We want to do everything possible to help you perform at your best when you interview and in your new role if you're successful.

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What is palliative or end-of-life care?

This page explains what palliative care and end-of-life care is, what type of care and support Sue Ryder provides, and who provides it.

“A completely different kind of care”

Sue Ryder Nurses talk about the difference they make working in palliative care, the support they've received, and how the care they give is a passion, not just a job.

Our hospices

Our specialist palliative care teams do everything they can to be there when it matters for the people they care for, even through the toughest times.

What's it like inside a Sue Ryder hospice?

Take a virtual tour with Sophie, a Sue Ryder Nurse, through one of our hospices to see the facilities we have on offer for patients.