Clinical Nurse Specialist Community Palliative Care

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care CNS to join a community-based team in London. This role involves working closely with various healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality palliative care for patients and their families. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and support

Qualifications

• Relevant post-registration experience at band 6 or above.
• Experience managing complex patient care including symptom control.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, high-quality, patient-focused palliative care.
• Support community teams in delivering patient-centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

First-level nursing registration

First-level degree in related subject

Teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Palliative Care CNS to work within the community setting. We are looking for an experienced, autonomous, and innovative nurse to join the integrated specialist palliative care nursing team.

This is a Band 7 community-based palliative care CNS post, working alongside Community Nursing Services, Consultants, Therapists, and the wider MDT to ensure that the service provides expert, high-quality, patient-focused care, advising and supporting patients, families, and Healthcare Professionals.

You will work closely with GPs, Community Teams, and Acute Trust staff. As an integral part of community nursing, you will support community teams to feel confident and competent in delivering good palliative and end-of-life patient-centered care and provide expertise for patients with palliative care needs across the borough.

Main duties of the job

Enthusiasm, motivation, compassion, and leadership are essential qualities for this specialist nurse role in a challenging environment. You should have a commitment to and a progressive approach within palliative care. You must demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, act as a resource for information and education, and work alongside other specialist services.

In return, we offer a supportive, friendly working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, supported by the Clinical Lead.

For further information and to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Lorraine Gilbert at [e-mail] or call 07586 436 543.

About us

We care about our patients' wellbeing and yours! We offer:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support, and career development

For more details on our benefits and working environment, visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible

Reference number: 824-ONW-7197844

Job location: Honeypot Lane Centre for Health, London, HA7 1AT

Job description

Please refer to the Job description and Person Specification for detailed skills, knowledge, and experience requirements.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications (Essential):

• First-level nursing registration
• First-level degree in related subject or evidence of work towards this
• Teaching and assessing qualification or experience
• Advanced Communication Skills Course
• Level 2 psychology training

Experience (Essential):

• Relevant post-registration experience at band 6 or above in this or an appropriate specialty
• Experience in clinical and managerial responsibilities
• Experience in teaching and developing materials
• Well-developed clinical practice
• Ability to develop new ways of working
• Experience managing complex patient care, including symptom control and psychological support
• Ability to manage own caseload

Skills and Knowledge (Essential):

• Ability to develop innovative practices
• Effective communication of difficult information with sensitivity
• Data analysis and report writing skills
• Intermediate IT skills
• Knowledge of NHS policies and professional issues
• Competence in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
• Participation in clinical audits and research
• Autonomous and team working skills

Other (Essential):

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to implement practice changes
• Self-awareness and reflection skills
• Assertiveness, confidence, approachability
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Desirable qualifications include non-medical prescriber V300 and MSc qualification. Additional desirable attributes include holding a UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Note: The job description contains repeated sections and some incomplete sentences, which have been consolidated and clarified in this revision for better readability and professionalism.