Nurse Consultant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Specialist Palliative Care Consultant Nurse Leading on frailty and dementia

This is a full time post - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Sunday on a rota)

Lead. Influence. Innovate. Transform care for people living with frailty.

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 endoflife 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 the role

As Consultant Nurse (Frailty), you will be a visible expert clinical leader, working with a high degree of autonomy and authority across our community, virtual ward and inpatient services.

You will:

• Lead and advance frailtyfocused palliative care practice, ensuring care is personcentred, evidencebased and equitable
• Provide consultantlevel 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.

Why join St Christophers?

St Christophers is an internationally recognised hospice with a proud history of innovation, teaching and research. We serve diverse communities across Southeast London and are committed to tackling inequality, improving access and delivering outstanding care at the end of life.

In this role, youll benefit from:

• A genuine consultantlevel post, with professional autonomy and strategic influence
• A strong, valuesdriven 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

About you

Were 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

You will be NMC registered, educated to Masters level (doctorate desirable), and able to demonstrate sustained professional impact beyond your immediate service.

Join us

If you are ready to take on a challenging, influential and deeply rewarding consultant nursing role, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Amanda Mayo on 07941 506562 or a.mayo@stchristophers.org.uk 

Please have a look at our website for further information on all aspects of St Christophers at www.stchristophers.org.uk and to apply for this position, please click the Apply Online button below.

St Christophers Hospice is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Closing date: 29.04.26 

Interview Date 12.30-17.00 7th May 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NMC Pin essential

Experience

Desirable

• Works confidently at consultant or advanced practice level, with independent prescribing

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

St Christopher’s Hospice

Address

St Christopher's - Sydenham

51-59 Lawrie Park Road

Sydenham

London

SE26 6DZ

Employer's website

https://www.stchristophers.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)