Bank Staff Nurse - Registered Nurse Band 5

Job summary
We have exciting vacancies for Band 5 Nurses to join us on the Bank in our Inpatient Unit at Royal Trinity Hospice.

At Royal Trinity Hospice we value our team members and the skilled, compassionate, high quality care and support they provide on a daily basis to our patients and their families.

If you are looking for a new opportunity and are passionate about delivering great care then this could be the perfect fit for you. Were in a lovely location with beautiful surroundings and have teams with exceptional reputations they are proud of.

Main duties of the job
Responsibilities of a Royal Trinity Bank Hospice Nurse:

• Planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based nursing care for patients and their carers.
• Anticipating the changing needs of patients and families.
• Participating in IDT discussions that inform the management plan for patients.
• Work closely with a wide and varied team of health care professionals.

Skills and experience required:

• Hold an up to date NMC registration.
• Be competent across a range of nursing skills supported by professional and clinical knowledge.
• Show a passion for working with and supporting the needs of adults with a life-limiting condition, with a real commitment to delivering the highest level of care at all times.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Be eager to learn and develop yourself as a nurse.

About us
Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. At Royal Trinity Hospice we promote FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement). We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Details
Date posted: 08 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: B0132-26-0025
Job locations: 30 Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 0RN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please find Job description and Person specification for Bank Staff Nurse - Registered Nurse Band 5 attached

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• First level registered general nurse
• Willingness to take part in studies in specialist palliative care and develop their clinical experience
• Demonstrates the ability to assess complex needs of patients and plan, implement and evaluate appropriate nursing actions
• Demonstrates the ability to cope effectively with the demands of working in the hospice
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a nursing team
• Demonstrates an understanding of specialist palliative care/ oncology or other related field
• Demonstrates experience of working with a wider inter-disciplinary team
• Flexibility- able to respond flexibly to changing needs and priorities
• Well organized with good time management skills
• Commitment to professional development
• To have an understanding of, and an ability to promote equal opportunities in all areas of work

Desirable

• Evidence of further studies
• General nursing experience

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: Royal Trinity Hospice
Address: 30 Clapham Common North Side, London, SW4 0RN, United Kingdom
Employer's website:

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of IPU, Roxy Welsh, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. At Royal Trinity Hospice we promote FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement). We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.