About this role
Job summary We have truly rewarding positions available for passionate and committed registered nurses to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team within our in-patient unit. Nursing is the pillar in providing excellent end of life care and we need hard working, resilient and empathic nurses to sustain this.
Main duties of the job We have truly rewarding positions available for passionate and committed registered nurses to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team within our in-patient unit. Nursing is the pillar in providing excellent end of life care and we need hard working, resilient and empathic nurses to sustain this.
About us
St Christophers, in our experience, is an extraordinary place to work.
Our aim at St Christophers is to deliver care and support that is of the highest quality to our patients, their families and carers and anyone else who looks to us for help. We know that people working across our organisation will only be able to provide this if they in turn, feel supported in their endeavours.
Job description Job responsibilities
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to work at a leading Hospice who aspires to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christopher’s Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and formed part of the modern hospice movement. Proudly celebrating over 50 years and with a turnover of over £20 million, we provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
Your new role
We have truly rewarding positions available for passionate and committed registered nurses to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team within our in-patient unit. Nursing is the pillar in providing excellent end of life care and we need hard working, resilient and empathic nurses to sustain this.
To succeed in this role
You will need to deliver skilled and compassionate nursing care of the highest quality. You will have the ability to work effectively in a demanding environment, with experience of nursing terminally ill people and caring for their families.
Benefits of joining St Christopher’s
You will gain a stimulating and rewarding career with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference in the community Access to excellent training and development opportunities Season ticket loans Cycle to Work Scheme A number of health and wellbeing schemes A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan An onsite canteen Access to plenty of free local street parking.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katie Grace, Matron on 0208 768 4500 or [email protected]
Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christopher’s at www.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click the ‘Apply Online’ button below.
Closing Date: 27th September 2026
In the event we receive a high amount of applications, we reserve the right to close the job earlier than the initial closing date.
St Christopher’s is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities and actively encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups. Reasonable adjustments are available at any stage of the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
ESSENTIAL: Degree in Adult Nursing
Desirable
DESIRABLE: Palliative Care Qualification
Experience Essential
ESSENTIAL: Experience of Nursing terminally ill patients
Desirable
DESIRABLE: Specialist Palliative Experience
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
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name St Christopher’s Hospice
Address St Christopher's - Sydenham
51-59 Lawrie Park Road
Sydenham
London
SE26 6DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stchristophers.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)