Staff Nurse

St Christopher’s Hospice; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice in the UK is seeking passionate registered nurses for their in-patient unit. The role involves delivering high-quality care to terminally ill patients and requires a nursing degree and empathy. Ideal candidates will thrive in demanding environments and contribute significantly to the hospice's compassionate approach to end of life care. Competitive benefits and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Season ticket loans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and wellbeing schemes

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Onsite canteen

Free local street parking

Qualifications

• Being able to deliver skilled and compassionate nursing care of the highest quality.
• Experience nursing terminally ill people and caring for their families.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Join an enthusiastic team within the in-patient unit.
• Provide excellent end of life care.
• Support patients and families during difficult times.

Skills

Compassionate nursing care

Ability to work in demanding environments

Experience with terminally ill patients

Education

Degree in Nursing

Palliative Care Qualification

Job description

Overview

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 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 Christophers 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 Christophers

• 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 contactKatie Grace, Matronon0208 768 [e-mail]

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christophers atwww.stchristophers.org.ukand to apply for this position, please click the Apply Online button below.

Closing Date:21st October 2025

In the event we receive a high amount of applications, we reserve the right to close the job earlier than the initial closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing
• Palliative Care Qualification

Experience

• Experience of Nursing terminally ill patients
• 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.