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Job summary
We're looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Community Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Every day will bring the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. You will:
Provide expert nursing assessment, care planning and symptom management for patients living with life-limiting conditions.
Deliver compassionate, person-centred care in patients' own homes, at the Spring Centre and in other community settings.
Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, helping them navigate challenging times.
Empower patients and families through advice, guidance and support with future planning.
Work closely with GPs, hospital teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless, joined-up care.
Respond confidently to changing patient needs and clinical situations, using your initiative and professional judgement.
Support colleagues, students and junior team members, sharing your knowledge and experience.
You'll work both independently and as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to develop your expertise and contribute to the continued improvement of our services.
About us
The Hospice of St Francis provides free specialist care across West Hertfordshire and South Buckinghamshire. This senior clinical role combines advanced nurse-led palliative care with practice development, innovation, education, quality assurance and service improvement within the Inpatient Unit (IPU). The post holder will work collaboratively with nursing, medical and wider multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and experience for patients and those important to them.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialist
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0249-26-0021
Job locations
The Hospice Of St. Francis
Spring Garden Lane
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3GW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessment, care planning and the provision of care, to patients who have life-limiting illness(es) and complex symptoms and the support and care for family members and those close to them
Delivery of care in patients home, the Spring Centre, in other care settings as required and through the use of digital tools, the telephone and in the use of shared electronic patient records.
Developing and sustaining effective working relationships internally within the team and the hospice as a whole and externally with other professionals and organizations who care for patients and families
To provide advice and support to patients and families to support their experience of care including self-management and advanced planning on their own terms at their pace
To work as a member of the Hospice multi-professional team to provide a high quality, responsive, skilled and compassionate service.
To assess patients physical, psychological, spiritual and information needs, plan, implement and evaluate care, provide specialist symptom control advice and emotional support.
Refer to appropriate services in order to ensure patients have the support they require.
Act as the patient or carer advocate by liaising with other colleagues including the GP, hospital teams or within the HOSF and sign posting appropriately.
The post holder shall carry out her/his duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice, acting at all times in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence, and to safeguard the interests and confidentiality of individual patients and their families. S/he shall uphold and enhance the good standing and the reputation of the nursing profession, being accountable, according to the NMC
Participate in evaluation, clinical audit, team meetings, awaydays, supervision and continuous professional development and in the development of case studies and patient and family stories with consent
Help to promote and develop understanding as a member of the Hospice team of the value and impact of excellent palliative care
Represent the organisation and uphold the organisations reputation and values
To support the organisations income generation activity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessment, care planning and the provision of care, to patients who have life-limiting illness(es) and complex symptoms and the support and care for family members and those close to them
Delivery of care in patients home, the Spring Centre, in other care settings as required and through the use of digital tools, the telephone and in the use of shared electronic patient records.
Developing and sustaining effective working relationships internally within the team and the hospice as a whole and externally with other professionals and organizations who care for patients and families
To provide advice and support to patients and families to support their experience of care including self-management and advanced planning on their own terms at their pace
To work as a member of the Hospice multi-professional team to provide a high quality, responsive, skilled and compassionate service.
To assess patients physical, psychological, spiritual and information needs, plan, implement and evaluate care, provide specialist symptom control advice and emotional support.
Refer to appropriate services in order to ensure patients have the support they require.
Act as the patient or carer advocate by liaising with other colleagues including the GP, hospital teams or within the HOSF and sign posting appropriately.
The post holder shall carry out her/his duties according to the philosophy of the Hospice, acting at all times in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence, and to safeguard the interests and confidentiality of individual patients and their families. S/he shall uphold and enhance the good standing and the reputation of the nursing profession, being accountable, according to the NMC
Participate in evaluation, clinical audit, team meetings, awaydays, supervision and continuous professional development and in the development of case studies and patient and family stories with consent
Help to promote and develop understanding as a member of the Hospice team of the value and impact of excellent palliative care
Represent the organisation and uphold the organisations reputation and values
To support the organisations income generation activity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Level 1)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Palliative care experience is essential
- Proven post registration nursing experience.
- Proven experience of working effectively in a team.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in palliative care/oncology.
- Proven experience of using IT systems.
- Good organisational skills.
- Knowledge of symptom control.
- Ability to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Level 1)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Palliative care experience is essential
- Proven post registration nursing experience.
- Proven experience of working effectively in a team.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in palliative care/oncology.
- Proven experience of using IT systems.
- Good organisational skills.
- Knowledge of symptom control.
- Ability to perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
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 Hospice of St Francis
Address
The Hospice Of St. Francis
Spring Garden Lane
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3GW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
The Hospice of St Francis
Address
The Hospice Of St. Francis
Spring Garden Lane
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3GW
United Kingdom