Band 5 Nurse
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Garden House Hospice Care Band 5 Nurse
The closing date is 07 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking for Registered Nurses who have a passion and commitment to providing individualised patient centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on our Inpatient Unit.
Please note: Unfortunately we are not able to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of individualised patient centred care to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.
To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service including the teaching of junior staff and students.
About us
We are Garden House Hospice Care, the Hospice for North Hertfordshire. We are a multi award-winning hospice that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do. Patients on our inpatient unit are looked after by our specialist team 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We provide support and care to patients with a wide range of symptoms associated with a life-limiting illness, as well as their families.
We support our patients by providing symptom control, psychological support and end of life care. Our high nurse-to-patient ratio ensures that patients are able to get the dedicated support that they might need.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0362-26-0013
Job locations
Gillison Close
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 1QU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness/ advancing illness
- Support the development and implementation of care pathways and of patient information.
- Ensure that the dignity, safety and confidentiality of all patients is respected at all times and that all patients receive the highest possible standards of physical, psychological and spiritual care.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure collaborative working for the benefit of patient care.
- Provide a high standard of personalised and on-going after care for bereaved families and friends
Job responsibilities
- Provide knowledge and skills in caring for patients with life limiting illness/ advancing illness
- Support the development and implementation of care pathways and of patient information.
- Ensure that the dignity, safety and confidentiality of all patients is respected at all times and that all patients receive the highest possible standards of physical, psychological and spiritual care.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure collaborative working for the benefit of patient care.
- Provide a high standard of personalised and on-going after care for bereaved families and friends
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge with an ability to link this to the specialty of palliative care.
- Able to demonstrate professional awareness and knowledge
Desirable
- Extended clinical knowledge and skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- RN educated to Diploma or Degree level
- Evidence of updated professional development
Desirable
- Palliative care qualification
- Mentorship qualification/ Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience
- Relevant experience of working both as part of a team and self-directed.
Desirable
- Placement or post qualification experience in a palliative care setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates a high standard of patient care and works in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work with others to produce workable solutions
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations.
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills
- Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge with an ability to link this to the specialty of palliative care.
- Able to demonstrate professional awareness and knowledge
Desirable
- Extended clinical knowledge and skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- RN educated to Diploma or Degree level
- Evidence of updated professional development
Desirable
- Palliative care qualification
- Mentorship qualification/ Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience
- Relevant experience of working both as part of a team and self-directed.
Desirable
- Placement or post qualification experience in a palliative care setting
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates a high standard of patient care and works in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and Practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work with others to produce workable solutions
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive situations.
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills
- Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
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
Garden House Hospice Care
Address
Gillison Close
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 1QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Garden House Hospice Care
Address
Gillison Close
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 1QU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ghhospicecare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Coordinator
Stacey Ellis
07535586951
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0362-26-0013
Job locations
Gillison Close
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 1QU
United Kingdom
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