Autonomous Palliative Care Nurse Specialist: Lead Clinics

The Methodist Church in Britain; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced nurse specialist in palliative care to work in the Specialist Palliative Care Team in North Warwickshire. The post supports autonomous advanced practice, leading nurse-led clinics, teaching and service development with a 30-hour week across seven days and weekend on‑call duties.

Requirements include NMC registration, a post-basic palliative care qualification, and a willingness to pursue a masters level qualification.

Qualifications

• Requires first-level degree and masters-level learning or willingness to study further.
• Post-basic qualification in palliative care and mentor/assessor qualification.
• Teaching qualification or equivalent experience; advanced clinical courses including prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload of patients in specialist palliative care, at least 70% of the role.
• Work as an autonomous advanced practitioner, and lead nurse-led clinics.
• Advise on complex disease and symptom management in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop and deliver nurse-led or parallel clinics; supervise caseloads and staff.
• Receive referrals and refer to team members and external agencies as needed.
• Act as patient advocate and communicate complex news to patients and carers.
• Contribute to service planning, governance, audits, and annual review.
• Lead or contribute to education, teaching, and mentoring across the Trust.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentor

Education

First-level degree in a related subject

Masters-level learning or willingness to work towards it

Post-basic qualification in palliative care

Mentor and assessor qualification

Recognised teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998, C&G 730

Advanced clinical courses incl. independent prescribing

NMC registered general nurse

Job description

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced nurse specialist in palliative care to work in the Specialist Palliative Care Team in North Warwickshire. The post supports autonomous advanced practice, leading nurse-led clinics, teaching and service development with a 30-hour week across seven days and weekend on‑call duties.

Requirements include NMC registration, a post-basic palliative care qualification, and a willingness to pursue a masters level qualification.