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Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Palliative Care to join our Team.
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
Main duties of the job
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.
About us
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
Details
- Date posted: 29 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: B0263-26-0339
- Job locations: 60 Grove End Road, St John’s Wood, London, NW8 9NH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- The Community Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will work with the Hospice multidisciplinary team to facilitate a supportive framework aimed at enabling patients to be cared for in the home environment of their choice. They will provide information, specialist advice in symptom control and psychosocial support to patients and families in the community.
- The post holder will also act as an expert resource and facilitator to educate and train other staff including members of the local primary health care teams and in so doing helping to provide optimum nursing care for patients in their home.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- You will be registered with the NMC
- Educated to degree level
- Have experience in palliative and end of life care in a community or inpatient setting
- Be an excellent communicator
- Be experienced in working effectively in a MDT
- You will be a champion of holistic care and always considering what matters to the patient
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This advert is for Clinical Nurse Specialist Community Palliative Care with The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth in London, London, England. It is listed as a Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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