Clinical Nurse Specialist / Clinical Paramedic Specialist

North Thames Genomics Laboratory Hub; London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare team at a leading charity-based organization as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Clinical Paramedic Specialist. You will provide essential palliative care and support for patients with life-limiting illnesses while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to improve quality of life. This role, based in the community, offers flexible working options and aims to deliver compassionate care tailored to individual needs.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension transfer

Free parking

Generous holiday allowance

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-registration experience in clinical settings.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience in community palliative/end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality care to terminal illness patients.
• Provide palliative advice and support to patients and families.
• Manage patients effectively ensuring timely care.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Registered Paramedic (HCPC)

Principles of End of Life Care masters module

Tools

Mobile technology proficiency

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist / Clinical Paramedic Specialist

Do you want to be part of a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team that delivers empowering and compassionate care supporting people with a life-limiting illness? Then this role is for you!

Main duties of the job

Your new role

We are offering Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Clinical Paramedic Specialist (CPS) roles, equivalent to Band 7, within our Hospice Outreach Service in the community. These roles are part of our model to ensure we have the right people providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

The Hospice Outreach Team is the initial contact point for community referrals and incoming calls, providing palliative advice and support to patients and families at home, including care and nursing homes. You will join a rota covering our seven-day service, offering telephone support, clinic, and home assessments.

Our team cares for patients with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on individualised care to improve quality of life and achieve patient-centred goals. We care for those with long-term conditions such as heart failure, respiratory diseases, frailty, neurological conditions, and oncological diagnoses.

At the Hospice, we collaborate with other community teams and specialists to optimise patient experience and team development.

About us

To succeed in this role...

You are a motivated clinician capable of working independently and as part of a responsive team. You possess advanced communication and presentation skills (oral and written).

You have proven community or inpatient palliative care experience at Band 7 or equivalent in related areas such as Paramedic, General Medicine, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Frailty, Respiratory Care, Cardiology, or Oncology. Sound pharmacological knowledge of palliative/end-of-life medications is essential.

We offer flexible working options, NHS pension transfer, free parking at Pembury, a generous holiday allowance with options to buy/sell holidays, and a supportive work environment.

If interested, we would love to hear from you! For application discussions, further information, or visits, contact Dea Haysler or Samara Romans, Hospice Outreach Managers, at 01892 820 515 or via email: [e-mail] / [e-mail]

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) / Clinical Paramedic Specialist (CPS)

Location: Based at Pembury or Five Ashes, with potential to work at other locations within West Kent and East Sussex.

Scope & Job Purpose: Coordinate and deliver high-quality care to patients with terminal illnesses, providing support and advice in their homes, community hospitals, and care/nursing homes. Support the delivery of hospice advice and support, provide clinical advice to professionals, and help patients achieve personal goals and preferred place of care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage patients effectively, ensuring appropriate care in the right setting at the right time.
• Work as part of a team to meet referral outcome measures.
• Attend palliative care meetings at GP practices.
• Promote End of Life Care tools.
• Provide tailored information to patients and families about their condition, treatment, and services.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments holistically.
• Ensure symptom control and End of Life Care are delivered, documented, and reviewed to high standards.
• Review patients at MDT or caseload meetings following NICE guidelines.
• Participate in a 7-day service, including weekends and bank holidays, with duty planning.

Management and Leadership:

• Coordinate with line managers on clinical workload management.
• Align with the Hospice’s strategic and operational plans.
• Maintain risk awareness for self and patient safety.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Support volunteers and junior staff.

Communications and Teamwork:

• Support the multidisciplinary team with advice on pain, symptoms, advanced care planning, and communication.
• Maintain sensitive communication respecting privacy and dignity.

Audit and Research:

• Ensure evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to performance reports and service intelligence.
• Develop and implement care audit mechanisms.
• Support clinical research in palliative care.

Training and Development:

• Plan and participate in supervision and reflective practice.
• Undertake mandatory and external training.
• Mentor colleagues and act as a role model.
• Provide training to care homes on End of Life Care.

General:

• Adhere to professional codes (NMC, GMC, HPC, HCPC).
• Maintain professional development.
• Utilise ICT effectively.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested.
• Strive for excellence.

This job description is subject to review and development in line with service needs.

We are a registered charity, relying on community support and volunteers. Staff are encouraged to participate in fundraising activities annually.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC).
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Principles of End of Life Care masters module.
• Experience in community palliative/end-of-life care and bereavement support.
• Experience in delivering education to healthcare professionals.
• Motivational and inspiring leadership skills.
• Proactive, flexible, and capable of delegating tasks.
• Excellent rapport-building skills and tactful communication.
• High computer literacy, including mobile tech.
• Ability to interpret situations and identify improvements.
• Proactive decision-making and risk assessment skills.
• Strong organisational skills for workload management.

Personal Attributes:

• Passionate about individualised care.
• Dedicated to making a difference.
• Innovative, calm, and positive outlook.
• Team player, adaptable, and humorous.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work.

Salary: £47,302 to £54,129 per year, dependent on experience.