About this role
Job summary To provide palliative and end of life care including assessing, planning and implementing care that is to highest standard and individualised for patients and their loved ones. To act as a role model and support the Ward Manager and Charge Nurses in driving forward the provision of quality palliative care. Contribute to the education and development of junior colleagues and student nurses. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and loved ones independently and as a part of the team.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking registered staff nurse to work within our two In-patient wards that have 12 beds each for patients. You'll have experience of working in end-of-life care within an acute or palliative care setting. We will also consider newly qualified nurses who want to develop a career in palliative care. The successful candidates will be keen team players with good interpersonal and communication skills who enjoy working in a challenging environment whilst displaying a caring attitude at all times.
About us St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Job description Job responsibilities
Bank Staff Nurse
Salary: Rates per hour £20.63 (weekdays), £29.23 (Saturdays / Night days), £37.83 (Sundays and bank holidays)
Contract Type: Bank
About the job role
We're looking for motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking registered staff nurse to work within our two In-patient wards that have 12 beds each for patients. You'll have experience of working in end-of-life care within an acute or palliative care setting. We will also consider newly qualified nurses who want to develop a career in palliative care. The successful candidates will be keen team players with good interpersonal and communication skills who enjoy working in a challenging environment whilst displaying a caring attitude at all times.
You will need:
To be a Registered General Nurse The ability to plan, implement and evaluate care Experience of working in end of life care within an acute or Palliative Care setting.Where youll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service Subsidised caf and early access to retail sale events Season tickets Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme. Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP servicesJoin St Josephs team and find out more!
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
This role will have varied shifts and will includenights and weekends.
For further information, please contact,Ward Manager: Nicola Betteley, email: [email protected] or Ward Manager: Maricris Olid-Aguiling, email:[email protected]
Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).
Closing date: 22/07/26
Interview date: TBC
Person Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name St Joseph's Hospice
Address
St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA
E8 4SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stjh.org.uk/about-us/our-history/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-6rn76G9gIVQYBQBh0ftgaxEAAYASAAEgLITPD_BwE (Opens in a new tab)