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
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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