Overview
St Christophers Hospice is looking for an exceptional Consultant Nurse (Frailty and Dementia) to join our senior clinical leadership team and help shape the future of specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care. This is a rare opportunity to work at the highest level of nursing practice, combining expert clinical leadership, strategic influence, education and research, while making a tangible difference to people living with frailty, complex illness and vulnerability.
About St Christophers
St Christophers is an extraordinary place to work. Our aim is to deliver care and support that is of the highest quality to patients, their families, carers and anyone else who looks to us for help. We know that people working across our organisation can only provide this if they, in turn, feel supported in their endeavours.
Job Responsibilities
Full‑time post – 37.5 hours per week (Monday‑Sunday on a rota). You will: Lead, influence, innovate and transform care for people living with frailty.
* Lead and advance frailty‑focused palliative care practice, ensuring care is person‑centred, evidence‑based and equitable
* Provide consultant‑level clinical expertise to patients, families and colleagues in highly complex situations
* Shape service models, pathways and standards that respond to population health needs and national priorities
* Influence practice beyond St Christophers through system leadership, partnerships and professional networks
* Play a key role in education, research, innovation and workforce development, helping to grow the next generation of advanced and consultant nurses
You will work alongside Consultant Medical colleagues as an equal clinical leader, contributing to shared leadership, organisational strategy and quality governance.
Benefits
In this role you’ll benefit from:
* A genuine consultant‑level post, with professional autonomy and strategic influence
* A strong, values‑driven organisation that invests in leadership, education and research
* Opportunities to shape services locally, regionally and nationally
* A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where nursing leadership is truly valued
Qualifications and Experience
We’re looking for a senior nurse leader who:
* Is an experienced palliative care registered nurse with recognised expertise in frailty and dementia
* Works confidently at consultant or advanced practice level, with independent prescribing
* Is credible, influential and passionate about improving care for people living with frailty and dementia
* Has experience of service development, education and quality improvement
* Is motivated by collaboration, innovation and compassionate leadership
* Is NMC registered, educated to Masters level (doctorate desirable), and able to demonstrate sustained professional impact beyond your immediate service
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.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
St Christophers Hospice is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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