Autonomous Palliative Care CNS – South Liverpool

Marie Curie UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

Continuous professional development

Industry-leading training programmes

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card

Discounts and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Marie Curie UK is recruiting two Clinical Nurse Specialists to join a new service across South Liverpool PCN, delivering proactive palliative and end-of-life care in primary and community settings. You will manage a caseload, lead on complex planning, and coordinate care across GP practices and community hubs while upholding person-centred care.

The role requires autonomous practice, strong communication for sensitive discussions, and experience in specialist palliative care.

Qualifications

• Registered adult nurse with current NMC registration.
• Holds a Nursing Degree and post-registration qualification at Level 6 or above.
• Experience in specialist palliative care.
• Ability to assess complex palliative/end-of-life needs and respond appropriately.
• Excellent communication for sensitive conversations and advance care planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients with palliative-care needs across primary and community settings.
• Provide expert palliative-care advice within the MDT and coordinate care across services.
• Support advance care planning and discussions about future wishes.
• Collaborate with GP practices, hubs, and PCN colleagues to ensure joined-up patient care.
• Attend to referrals, outreach, and act as a clinical lead in the new service.

Skills

NMC registration

Adult nursing

Palliative care experience

Clinical assessment

End-of-life conversations

Autonomous working

Caseload management

Education

Nursing Degree

Post-registration qualification (Level 6)

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Marie Curie UK is recruiting two Clinical Nurse Specialists to join a new service across South Liverpool PCN, delivering proactive palliative and end-of-life care in primary and community settings. You will manage a caseload, lead on complex planning, and coordinate care across GP practices and community hubs while upholding person-centred care.

The role requires autonomous practice, strong communication for sensitive discussions, and experience in specialist palliative care.