Autonomous Senior Palliative Care Nurse — Specialist Training

Leaders In Care; Witney; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

NHS pension continuation where aplic

Enhanced 35 days annual leave

Non-Medical Prescribing training

Structured induction

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Leaders In Care is seeking a Senior Palliative Care Nurse to lead specialist assessments and end-of-life care across Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire, working autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will manage complex symptoms, develop individual care plans, provide expert guidance to patients and families, and contribute to non-medical prescribing training. The role offers full- or part-time hours, a generous leave package and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active UK NMC registration as an RGN/Adult Nurse.
• Palliative or end-of-life care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Ability to work autonomously within a specialist MDT.

Responsibilities

• Completing holistic assessments and developing individualised care plans.
• Managing complex symptoms and supporting patients approaching end of life.
• Providing specialist advice to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting telephone triage and responding to clinical enquiries.
• Working closely with GPs, community teams and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Advocating for patients and ensuring compassionate, person-centred care.
• Maintaining accurate and high-quality clinical documentation.

Skills

NMC Registration

Palliative/End-of-life care

Autonomous working

Job description

Leaders In Care is seeking a Senior Palliative Care Nurse to lead specialist assessments and end-of-life care across Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire, working autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will manage complex symptoms, develop individual care plans, provide expert guidance to patients and families, and contribute to non-medical prescribing training. The role offers full- or part-time hours, a generous leave package and clear progression opportunities.