Clinical Nurse Specialist Community Palliative Care | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service in London is seeking an experienced Palliative Care CNS to provide expert patient-centered care in the community. This Band 7 role requires working closely with various healthcare professionals to support palliative care delivery. Ideal candidates will demonstrate autonomy, compassion, and a strong commitment to quality in challenging environments.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive induction

Training, support, and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in palliative care.
• Ability to work autonomously in a community setting.
• Commitment to high-quality patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with community teams for effective patient care.
• Provide expert advice and support to patients and families.
• Act as a resource for education in palliative care.

Skills

Autonomy

Compassion

Leadership

Education

Relevant nursing qualifications

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Palliative Care CNS to work within the community setting covering a 7 day service 08:00am – 20:00pm.

We are looking for an experienced, autonomous, and innovative nurse to join the integrated specialist palliative care nursing team.

Role and responsibilities

This is a Band 7 community-based palliative care CNS post, working alongside Community Nursing Services, Consultants, Therapists, and wider MDT to ensure that the service and team are providing expert high quality patient focused care to advice and support patients, families and Health Care Professionals.

You will be working closely with GP's, Community Teams and Acute Trust staff. As an integral part of community nursing, you will support community teams to feel confident and competent to deliver good palliative and end of life patient centred care and providing expertise for patients with palliative care needs across the borough.

Enthusiasm, motivation, compassion, and leadership are qualities and skills considered essential for this specialist nurse role to work in a very challenging environment; you will be expected to have a commitment to and progressive work within the field of palliative care. Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, acting as a resource for information and education, while working alongside the other specialist services.

Support and contact

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

For further information and to arrange an informal visit please contact:

Lorraine Gilbert [e-mail]

Telephone [phone]

Benefits

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

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025