Clinical Nurse Specialist

Hospiscare; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Development opportunities

Flexible workplace

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Hospiscare in Exeter is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our community-based team. You’ll manage your own caseload and provide compassionate, evidence-based care for people with complex, life-limiting illnesses, working closely with GPs and Community Nurses.

The role is 30 hours per week (four days) with a Band 6 salary of £39,959–£48,117 per annum pro rata. You’ll contribute to our seven-day service and help patients live well with dignity.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in palliative or specialist care.
• Manage own caseload with skilled clinical advice and interventions.
• Collaborate with GPs and Community Nurses to ensure right care at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and provide skilled clinical advice and interventions.
• Collaborate with GPs and Community Nurses to ensure right care at the right time.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Palliative care experience

Job description

Join Hospiscare as a Clinical Nurse Specialist!

Location: Exeter, EX2 5JJ
Hours: 30 hours/week, 4 days per week out of 5
Salary: Hospiscare Band 6: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum pro rata

As a Registered Nurse with experience in palliative or specialist care, you’ll play a vital role in supporting people living with complex, life‑limiting illnesses. Working as part of our friendly multi‑disciplinary team, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence‑based care that’s shaped around each person’s needs, wishes and wellbeing.

In this community‑based role, you’ll manage your own caseload, offering skilled clinical advice, thoughtful interventions, and meaningful support to patients and those close to them. You’ll work closely with local GPs and Community Nurses to ensure everyone receives the right care, at the right time, from the people they trust.

You’ll be based in Exeter and contribute to our seven‑day service, helping us reach more people who need our specialist support.

Why join Hospiscare?

• Keep your NHS pension
• Grow your skills with ongoing development opportunities
• Be part of a flexible, understanding and compassionate workplace
• Access a range of wellbeing and mental health support

Closing date: Sunday 11th October 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Hospiscare is Disability Confident, a Mindful Employer, and has Committed to Equality (C2E) accreditation. We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic.