Specialist Nurse

Princess Alice Hospice; Esher; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable hospice organization in Esher is seeking an experienced Specialist Nurse to join the Hospice at Home team. This role focuses on supporting terminally ill patients and their families, providing vital care and innovative solutions in the community. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in palliative care or oncology, emphasizing exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive salary, robust benefits, and a commitment to staff development in a compassionate environment.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave plus public holidays

Educational and professional development opportunities

Monthly group reflections

Free on-site parking

Tranquil Hospice grounds

Clinical supervision

Annual development day

Subsidised meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card discount scheme

Group Personal Pension Plan

In-house laundry of uniforms

Wellbeing care programme

Qualifications

• Proven ability in caring for terminally ill patients.
• Experience in palliative care or oncology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support specific developments within the Hospice at Home team.
• Ensure more people achieve their preferred place of care.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Job description

Salary Circa £40K - £48K per annum full time, pro‑ra for part time – depending on experience – Equivalent to AfC Band 6 Work Pattern Full Time – 37.5 hours per week, part time considered (minimum 30 hours per week), 9‑5 Monday – Friday + weekend on‑call rota (30 hours per week considered)

Location: Esher

Application Deadline: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Job Summary

Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. We’re dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.

Here at Princess Alice, you’ll have the opportunity to make a satisfying, rewarding difference to the lives of our patients, their families and friends, and be supported every step of the way. We’re small enough for you to see the difference you make every day, and big enough to support you with training, development and opportunities.

About the Hospice at Home team

Our Hospice at Home service brings the skills and expertise of our highly trained and dedicated specialist team directly into our patient’s homes. This allows patients, their families and carers access to the vital support they need at home, at a time when it really matters.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and adaptable Specialist Nurse / Practitioner with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, to join our Hospice at Home team.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialists to support specific developments within the team, aimed at ensuring more people achieve their preferred place of care.

You should hold a relevant degree or diploma and demonstrate proven ability in caring for terminally ill patients. Experience in palliative care or oncology is essential.

About you

Motivated and adaptable, you’re ready to embrace innovative ways of delivering care that reach more patients in the community. With outstanding communication skills, you thrive in a multidisciplinary team – working collaboratively to understand and respond to the needs of patients, families and carers when it matters most.

If you are enthusiastic, personable, share our values and care about making a difference in the last years of someone’s life, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
• Educational and professional development opportunities (we have an on‑site Education Team)
• Monthly group reflections via Schwartz Rounds sessions
• Free on‑site parking
• Tranquil Hospice grounds
• Clinical supervision (regular and we ensure its protected time)
• Annual development day – protected time for you and your learning
• Subsidised meals at our on‑site restaurant
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Access to a Group Personal Pension Plan (provided by Scottish Widows) plus we also offer an Auto‑enrolment pension with NEST. If you have been a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, you may be able to continue your contributions to that scheme during your time at Princess Alice Hospice.
• In‑house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (with showers, fresh towels and hairdryers)
• Wellbeing care – we provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.

How to apply

To apply for the role please click on ‘Apply Now’.

For further information please contact the People Services Team by e‑mail [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences. We value the unique perspectives each person brings and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We are an organisation where you can be you.

We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.