Job summary We are currently looking for a band 6 Staff Nurse to join our nursing team at St Johns Hospice inpatient unit. You will have the opportunity to work proactively as a member of our MDT delivering high quality care to patients and their families. We actively support the continuous development of all our staff. Main duties of the job Patient are admitted to the Hospice Specialist Palliative care In-Patient Unit for assessment, symptom control, terminal care, rehabilitation, respite care and medical interventions from a wide catchment area of the following CCGs primary care trusts of Westminster, Brent, Camden, Islington. This role would ideally suit an experienced Palliative Care Nurse from either a Hospice or Hospital Background. You will have previously mentored staff and trained junior members of the team About us Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £34,559 to £37,955 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0263-25-0030 Job locations 60 Grove End Road St John’s Wood London NW8 9NH Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality nursing care. To maintain continuous high standards of skilled nursing care and professional practice through evidence based practice. To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. To supervise and teach both trained staff, health care assistants and student nurses. To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources. To recognise the need for personal flexibility within the unit to ensure all aspects of the services are managed safely and effectively. Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality nursing care. To maintain continuous high standards of skilled nursing care and professional practice through evidence based practice. To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. To supervise and teach both trained staff, health care assistants and student nurses. To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources. To recognise the need for personal flexibility within the unit to ensure all aspects of the services are managed safely and effectively. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience at Band 5 or above in specialist palliative care or oncology Demonstrable practice that is evidence based and up to date Experience of working with teams, motivating and empowering them to deliver excellent standards of patient care Experience of identifying and dealing with risks encountered within own practice. Experience of supporting junior / less experienced staff to improve standards of patient care. Desirable Able to supports less experienced / junior staff to respond to feedback in positive manner setting objectives as required. Able to use professional knowledge and experience to influence decision making processes in order to improve outcomes for patients and staff. Able to use assertive communication skills to achieve collaborative solutions to challenging situations Able to conduct audits in objective and efficient manner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience at Band 5 or above in specialist palliative care or oncology Demonstrable practice that is evidence based and up to date Experience of working with teams, motivating and empowering them to deliver excellent standards of patient care Experience of identifying and dealing with risks encountered within own practice. Experience of supporting junior / less experienced staff to improve standards of patient care. Desirable Able to supports less experienced / junior staff to respond to feedback in positive manner setting objectives as required. Able to use professional knowledge and experience to influence decision making processes in order to improve outcomes for patients and staff. Able to use assertive communication skills to achieve collaborative solutions to challenging situations Able to conduct audits in objective and efficient manner. 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). 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. 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 The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth Address 60 Grove End Road St John’s Wood London NW8 9NH Employer's website https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)