Registered Nurse

North London Hospice is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Unit team on a bank basis. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses, ensuring their physical, emotional and psychological needs are met with dignity and respect. Working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, support patients and families through challenging circumstances, and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with an interest in palliative and end of life care to make a meaningful difference every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nurse within the Inpatient Unit, you will provide holistic, patient-centred care to patients with complex palliative care needs. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care, administering medications safely, managing symptoms and wound care, and maintaining accurate patient records. The role involves providing emotional support to patients and their families, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring effective communication regarding patient progress and care plans. You will also supervise Healthcare Assistants and students, contribute to teaching and development activities, and support service improvement, risk management and the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

About us

North London Hospice has been providing compassionate care and support to local people since 1984. As a registered charity, we are dedicated to helping patients with life-limiting illnesses achieve the best possible quality of life, while supporting their families and carers through challenging times.

Our services extend across North London and include our Inpatient Unit, community and specialist palliative care services, outpatient and wellbeing programmes, and patient and family support services. We work alongside patients, families and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care that meets physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.

The best of life, at the end of life, for everyone.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20 a year

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

NTX1240830

Job locations

47 Woodside Avenue

London

London

N12 8TT

United Kingdom

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Job responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care plans.

Administer medications safely in line with Hospice policies and professional standards.

Provide symptom management, wound care and emotional support to patients and families.

Maintain accurate patient records and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, students and other colleagues as appropriate.

Identify and report risks, complete assessments and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Advocate for patients and ensure their wishes and needs are represented within the care team.

Maintain compliance with infection control, confidentiality and health and safety requirements.

Job responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care plans.

Administer medications safely in line with Hospice policies and professional standards.

Provide symptom management, wound care and emotional support to patients and families.

Maintain accurate patient records and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, students and other colleagues as appropriate.

Identify and report risks, complete assessments and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Advocate for patients and ensure their wishes and needs are represented within the care team.

Maintain compliance with infection control, confidentiality and health and safety requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Desirable

• Working towards a nursing degree or diploma

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable interest in palliative care
• Experience of working with patients with life-limiting illnesses

Desirable

• Supervisory experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional approach with the ability to work as part of an integrated team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Approachable and empathetic manner
• Motivated with the ability to motivate and support others

Desirable

• Innovative approach with the ability to solve problems creatively

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Desirable

• Working towards a nursing degree or diploma

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable interest in palliative care
• Experience of working with patients with life-limiting illnesses

Desirable

• Supervisory experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional approach with the ability to work as part of an integrated team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Approachable and empathetic manner
• Motivated with the ability to motivate and support others

Desirable

• Innovative approach with the ability to solve problems creatively

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

North London Hospice

Address

47 Woodside Avenue

London

London

N12 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North London Hospice

Address

47 Woodside Avenue

London

London

N12 8TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northlondonhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care plans.

Administer medications safely in line with Hospice policies and professional standards.

Provide symptom management, wound care and emotional support to patients and families.

Maintain accurate patient records and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.

Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, students and other colleagues as appropriate.

Identify and report risks, complete assessments and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Advocate for patients and ensure their wishes and needs are represented within the care team.

Maintain compliance with infection control, confidentiality and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Desirable

• Working towards a nursing degree or diploma

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable interest in palliative care
• Experience of working with patients with life-limiting illnesses

Desirable

• Supervisory experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional approach with the ability to work as part of an integrated team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Well organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Approachable and empathetic manner
• Motivated with the ability to motivate and support others

Desirable

• Innovative approach with the ability to solve problems creatively