Lead Palliative Care Nurse - Inpatient Unit

NEP cloud; Southall; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) Meadow House Hospice, Ealing, seeks a Band 6 Nurse for the Meadow House Inpatient Unit. You will lead the IPU team, coordinate nursing care across shifts, and work with the MDT to deliver high‑quality, compassionate palliative care for adults with complex needs.

This permanent, full‑time role (37.5 hours) offers leadership development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK registration and a commitment to palliative care.
• Experience in specialist palliative care and/or oncology desirable.
• Ability to lead and develop a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Act as clinical expert within the inpatient unit (IPU).
• Coordinate nursing care across shifts and supervise ward staff.
• Support admissions and discharges and participate in governance activities.
• Develop specialist skills in palliative care and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Compassionate care

MDT collaboration

Calm under pressure

Deputise when required

Professional development

IT skills

Education

First level Registered Nurse

Degree in Palliative Care

Job description

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) Meadow House Hospice, Ealing, seeks a Band 6 Nurse for the Meadow House Inpatient Unit. You will lead the IPU team, coordinate nursing care across shifts, and work with the MDT to deliver high‑quality, compassionate palliative care for adults with complex needs.

This permanent, full‑time role (37.5 hours) offers leadership development within a supportive environment.