Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist – Specialist Palliative Care Rapid Response Team

Royal Trinity Hospice; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice in London is seeking an experienced specialist palliative care nurse to join their dynamic rapid response team. This role involves assessing patient needs, liaising with healthcare teams, and providing mentorship to junior staff. The ideal candidate will hold a nursing degree, have substantial experience in palliative care, and demonstrate excellent communication and assessment skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a variety of employee benefits including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days annual leave increasing to 33 after 10 years

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Free eyesight test and glasses contribution

Life assurance cover

Employee discounts at Trinity shops

Participation in high-profile events

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in specialist palliative care.
• Current UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessments and develop care plans for patients.
• Communicate effectively with care teams and patients.
• Provide support and education to less experienced team members.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Advanced assessment skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in palliative/end of life care or related subject

Job description

Salary: Agenda for Change Band 7 £54,320 - £60,981 pa dependent on experience (includes HCA Supplement)

Hours: Full time - Approximately 150 hours over four weeks. Worked in 12 hours shifts 8am - 8pm, 7 days/week (inclusive of weekends and public holidays).

Length of Tenure: Permanent

We are looking for an experienced specialist palliative care nurse who can operate within a fast paced, dynamic and flexible specialist palliative care rapid response service.

You will be a key member of the rapid response team , working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team both in the hospice and externally, fostering strong links whilst working across Royal Trinity Hospice’s community catchment area supporting patients with urgent and complex specialist palliative care needs wherever they call home .

Key responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessment of patients’ specialist palliative care needs and develop an initial care plan to address any urgent needs.
• Communicate and liaise with the patient’s usual care team including their GP, District Nurses, existing specialist palliative care professionals, out of hours services, reporting on the condition and needs of the patients and providing expert advice and support to address their urgent needs.
• Establish excellent working relationships with internal and external peers and colleagues to foster positive and collaborative working.
• Offer support, guidance, and education to less experienced members of the rapid response team, and other professional visitors to the team to encourage individual and team learning and development in specialist palliative care.

Skills and experience required

• Registered Nurse with bachelor’s degree level training in palliative/end of life care or related subject and extensive experience working within a specialist palliative care field.
• Advanced assessment skills.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Enthusiasm and a flexible attitude to working.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• The successful candidate must be able to travel with ease across our catchment area (a current UK driving licence is essential).
• We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
• Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
• A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5%or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
• A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
• Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
• Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
• 25% store discount in Trinity shops
• Life assurance cover
• Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
• Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes

Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, please complete the online application below.

For an informal chat or visit please contact Helen Brewerton, Head of Specialist Community Nursing on 0207 787 1000

All successful applicants will be subject to DBS, Occupational Health and Reference checks.