Clinical Lead - Advanced Nurse Specialist

St Luke's Hospice Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospice organization in Plymouth is seeking a Clinical Lead - Advanced Nurse Specialist to enhance the provision of specialist palliative care. The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering high-quality care to patients and their families, conducting holistic assessments, and ensuring effective teamwork. Applicants should possess significant palliative care experience and a master’s level education, along with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or practitioner with palliative care experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and conduct complex assessments.
• Experience in leadership and management.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist palliative care to patients and families.
• Conduct holistic assessments and care planning.
• Collaborate with primary and secondary care professionals.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Master level studies

Job description

Clinical Lead - Advanced Nurse Specialist

St Lukes Hospice Plymouth
Plymouth, PL9 9XA
£46,615-£53,342 Per Annum, Depending on Experience

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Clinical Lead - Advanced Specialist Nurse / Practitioner (Community) - Band 7

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Salary: £46,615-£53,342 Per Annum

The Specialist Palliative Care Community Team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Specialist Nurse/Practitioner to join our Community Team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced registered nurse or practitioner to join the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.

The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously and be responsible for complex holistic assessments and planning care to meet patients' practical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs. They will work closely with primary and secondary care professionals and Hospice colleagues, and good communication and team working skills are essential. Applicants should have palliative care experience and be in possession of master level studies. They will hold experience in leadership and management to be able to lead a hub of clinical nurse specialist.

If you are interested in this role and would like further information, please contact Jen Nicholls (Nurse Consultant) on 07920561750 or 01752 964200 (Single Point of Access).

We're an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications - not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won't necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: 1 January 2026
1st Interview Date: 12 January 2026
2nd Interview Date: To Be Arranged

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.