Associate Nurse Specialist (Palliative Care)

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider is seeking an Associate Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care to support patients in their final phases of life. The role involves clinical assessments and collaboration with healthcare teams across various settings. Candidates should be registered nurses with at least three years of experience, including one year in palliative care. The position offers a part-time contract with a salary range of £36,806 - £44,717 pro rata. Applications are accepted via email for an informal chat.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working hours

CPD/development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience.
• One year of experience in palliative and end of life care.
• Experience in teaching on a one-to-one level.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist palliative care assessments.
• Provide clinical advice and interventions.
• Collaborate with cancer and palliative care teams.

Skills

Understanding of palliative care

Emotional support

Effective IT skills

Autonomous work ability

Diplomacy and negotiation

Education

First Level Registered Nurse

Relevant degree

Teaching or mentorship qualification

Job description

Job summary

Palliative and End of Life Care Services provide various levels of support to people with limited conditions and those who are in the final phase of life. The service provides one to one support as well as advisory capacity to other professionals. The service works through a central point of referral, in conjunction with the Community Nursing Teams. The Palliative Care Team provides expert clinical and social care for patients with challenging and life-limiting diagnoses and their families, across all care settings in the North East Lincolnshire locality.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job title: Associate Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care

Department: Palliative and End of Life Services

Base: St Andrews Hospice or Diana Princess of Wales Hospital

Hours: 20 hrs a week

Permanent

Salary Range 6 £36,806 - £44,717 pro rata per annum

As part of this role you will work autonomously in undertaking specialist palliative care assessments and provide specialist clinical advice, intervention and support to people with complex palliative and end of life care problems according to the Levels of Intervention.

You will also deliver the service across all care settings which will include community, hospital and care homes as appropriate. Part of the role will be to work in collaboration with cancer and palliative care teams in North East Lincolnshire.

For more information about the role and informal chat before you apply, please email Vicky Martin at [e-mail].

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in a customer satisfaction feedback which is over 95%. Our services have received national recognition and awards, including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and promote family friendly and flexible working. Care Plus Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and expects the same commitment from staff and volunteers. We are a Disability Confident employer and will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Details

Date posted: 30 January 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £36,806 to £44,717 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: B9814-26-131

Job locations: St. Andrews Hospice, Peaks Lane, Grimsby DN32 9RP; Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho Road, Grimsby DN33 2BA

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to it for more information.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience with at least one year of working within palliative and end of life care
• Experience of dealing with emotional and highly distressing situations
• Experience of teaching on a one to one level

Desirable

• Broad range of clinical experience including working across care settings
• Experience of clinical audit and/or research in palliative care

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse
• A relevant degree
• Teaching qualification or mentorship qualification
• Minor illness

Desirable qualifications

• Counselling qualification

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrate a depth of understanding of the fundamental principles of specialist palliative care
• Diplomacy and negotiating skills applicable to a variety of settings
• Effective and accurate IT skills
• Ability to work autonomously

Other

• Able to transport self and equipment around the North East Lincolnshire area

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Care Plus Group

St. Andrews Hospice, Peaks Lane, Grimsby DN32 9RP