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Staff Nurse Hospice - FTC

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

London, NW8 9NH

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

7 September 2026

7 days left

Job description

We are looking for a new Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Charity funded Inpatient Hospice. The Hospice consists of an 18 bedded in patient unit, a Day ...

Patient are admitted to the Hospice Specialist Palliative care In-Patient Unit for assessment, symptom control, terminal care, rehabilitation, respite care and medical interventions from a wide catchment area of the following CCGs primary care trusts of Westminster, Brent, Camden, Islington.

This role would ideally suit an experienced Palliative Care Nurse from either a Hospice or Hospital Background. You will have previously mentored staff and trained junior members of the team.

To maintain continuous high standards of skilled nursing care and professional practice through evidence based practice To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. To supervise and teach both trained staff, health care assistants and student nurses To assist the Ward Manager in all aspects of leadership and management of the hospice in-patient unit To assist in the coordination of services provided by the inpatient unit, and to contribute to the day to day running of the service. To assist, where necessary, in the provision of other services provided by the hospice

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private

hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical

treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class

consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.

We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent

nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join

us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable

private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated

helps support our on-site community hospice

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience at Band 5 or above in specialist palliative care or oncology
  • Demonstrable practice that is evidence based and up to date
  • Experience of identifying and dealing with risks encountered within own practice

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting junior / less experienced staff
  • Able to use assertive communication skills
  • Able to conduct audits in objective and efficient manner

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

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The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

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