Job Summary
Location: St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA
Vacancy Type: Bank
Department: Inpatient Unit
Hours: Bank
Working Pattern: Shifts (various)
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Job Title
Bank Staff Nurse
Salary
Rates per hour £20.63 (weekdays), £29.23 (Saturday’s / Night days), £37.83 (Sundays and bank holidays)
Contract Type
Bank
About the job role
We’re looking for motivated, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking registered staff nurses to work within our two inpatient wards that each have 12 beds. You’ll have experience of working in end‑of‑life care within an acute or palliative care setting, or be newly qualified with a wish to develop a career in palliative care. The successful candidates will be keen team players with good interpersonal and communication skills who enjoy working in a challenging environment whilst displaying a caring attitude at all times.
Requirements
- To be a Registered General Nurse
- The ability to plan, implement and evaluate care
- Experience of working in end‑of‑life care within an acute or Palliative Care setting.
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and, as such, it has a rich Catholic heritage that informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high‑quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life‑threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, inpatient and outpatient services, delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season tickets
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary‑exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Schedule
This role will have varied shifts and will include nights and weekends.
Contact
For further information, please contact
Ward Manager: Nicola Betteley, email: n.betteley@stjh.org.uk or Ward Manager: Maricris Olid-Aguiling, email: M.Olid-Aguiling@stjh.org.uk
Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS.
Closing Date
22/07/26
Interview Date
TBC
