Job summary We have truly rewarding positions available forpassionate 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 forpassionate 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. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £34,521 to £41,955 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 258924 Job locations St Christopher's - Sydenham 51-59 Lawrie Park Road Sydenham London SE26 6DZ 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 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 contact Katie Grace, Matron on 0208 768 4500 or k.gracestchristophers.org.uk Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christophers at www.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click the Apply Online button below. Closing Date: 4th November 2024 Additional Information: Refer a Friend Scheme For our nursing roles, staff who make a successful referral to St Christophers for these roles will receive a taxable payment of £1,000 (£500 after recruitment and £500 after six months) and newly recruited nurse will also receive a replica payment of £1,000 (£500 on appointment and £500 after probation). In the event we receive a high amount of applications, we reserve the right to close the job earlier than the initial closing date. 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 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 contact Katie Grace, Matron on 0208 768 4500 or k.gracestchristophers.org.uk Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christophers at www.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click the Apply Online button below. Closing Date: 4th November 2024 Additional Information: Refer a Friend Scheme For our nursing roles, staff who make a successful referral to St Christophers for these roles will receive a taxable payment of £1,000 (£500 after recruitment and £500 after six months) and newly recruited nurse will also receive a replica payment of £1,000 (£500 on appointment and £500 after probation). 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 Essential Degree in Nursing Desirable Palliative Care Qualification Experience Essential Experience of Nursing terminally ill patients Desirable Specialist Palliative Experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Nursing Desirable Palliative Care Qualification Experience Essential Experience of Nursing terminally ill patients 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Employer's website https://www.stchristophers.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)