Please note, this role will expire on: {Expiry Date}
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 07:30 – 20:00 and 19:30 – 08:00 including weekends and bank holidays
St Clare Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative care to patients and families in West Essex and the East Hertfordshire borders.
Are you passionate about delivering truly person-centred care in a hospice setting where time, compassion, and dignity are prioritised? At St Clare Hospice, we offer a rare opportunity to work in an environment where you can focus on what matters most - providing outstanding palliative and end-of-life care with the time and space to do it properly.
We are currently recruiting to our 8-bedded Inpatient Unit, a calm and supportive space where patients and their families are at the heart of everything we do.
You do not need to be an expert in palliative care to join our team - what matters most is your compassion, commitment, and willingness to learn. We are looking for the right person, and we will support you with full training and development to help you thrive in your role.
Why join St Clare Hospice?
At St Clare Hospice, we believe that great care starts with a great team. We are proud to offer a supportive, values-driven working environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
Your Benefits
* NHS Pension and annual leave transfer: Bring your NHS pension and annual leave entitlement with you when you join us.
* Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of ample, free parking at our peaceful Hastingwood site.
* Freshly Prepared Meals: Access discounted meals cooked daily by our on-site chef.
Professional Development
* Career Growth: We are committed to developing our workforce and offer a wide range of opportunities for learning, growth and progression.
* Supportive Environment: Benefit from regular clinical supervision and reflective practice to support your wellbeing and professional development.
* Training Provided: You do not need to be an expert in palliative care - we will provide full training and support to help you succeed.
Staff Satisfaction
We are proud of the culture we have built at St Clare Hospice. In our 2024 staff survey, our colleagues told us:
* 100% would be happy for a friend or family member to receive care from us
* 96% enjoy their work
* 96% are proud to work at St Clare Hospice
These results reflect the supportive, compassionate and values-driven environment we strive to maintain every day.
Please read the job description for further details.
In return for your commitment, we offer a competitive salary, benefits, generous leave, pension options (including NHS continuity), life assurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We also provide strong development support and learning opportunities.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Rosie Hewer (IPU Manager) or Zoe Hollins (Lead Nurse, IPU) on 01279 773713, or by email at or
Right to Work
Please note St Clare Hospice do not hold a Certificate of Sponsorship, we are therefore unable to sponsor visa applications.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert once we receive sufficient applications, so recommend an early application.
If you require any assistance regarding the application process, please telephone the HR Team, on 01279 773715 or email
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone is different, and we value the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality services. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Please note that a DBS check will be undertaken as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.