We are looking for Registered Nurses who have a passion and commitment to providing the highest standards of care to enhance the quality of life of patients and their carers/families.

Who are we and what do we do?

We are Garden House Hospice Care, the Hospice for North Hertfordshire.  We are a multi award-winning hospice that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do.  Patients on our inpatient unit are looked after by our specialist team 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide support and care to patients with a wide range of symptoms associated with a life-limiting illness, as well as their families. We support our patients by providing symptom control, psychological support and end of life care. Our high nurse-to-patient ratio ensures that patients are able to get the dedicated support that they might need.

 What does the Band 5 Nurse role involve:

A successful Palliative Care Staff Nurse at Band 5 will:

• be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team
• utilise their advanced nursing skills and knowledge
• have a can-do, enthusiastic attitude
• have experience of palliative care, however this is not essential as we can offer support through our training and development programme
• be a compassionate nurse who will play a key role in planning, implementing and evaluating evidence based, individualised nursing care
• possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills and be able to lead and motivate others

What skills do I need for the Band 5 Nurse role?

• NMC Registration.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to balance conflicting priorities and manage a challenging workload in a calm and professional manner.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Why work for Garden House Hospice Care?

• We offer continuation of Pension & Long Service for those transitioning from the NHS, ensuring your career with us is fulfilling both personally and professionally.
• We will invest in your development, we believe in nurturing talent! With our strong commitment to training and development, you will receive unparalleled support to thrive in this rewarding role.
• We are an award-winning team. We proudly won the Palliative Care Team Award at the Palliative and End of Life Care Awards. This accolade recognises our extraordinary efforts to enhance quality of life for those we serve - join a team that is truly making an impact.
• You will work alongside motivated multi-disciplinary teams in a supportive atmosphere. Our low patient-to-nurse ratio means you can focus on providing the highest standards of individualized care.

Interested?

If you’d like to find out more about our Band 5 Nurse role, please contact Nicky or Stacey on 07535 586951.

Closing date for applications: 23^rd February 2026. Please note that we are actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found. Whilst we’d love to get back to everyone who applies to our roles, we will only be in touch if your application is successful, if you have not heard from us within 28 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We can only accept applications from candidates with the Right to Work and already living in the UK. Safeguarding is of paramount importance to us; all successful candidates are required to undergo a DBS check, regardless of role.