Clinical Nurse Specialist - End of Life Care (Fixed Term)

NCL Health and Social Care Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in End of Life Care. This role involves providing expert clinical guidance and ensuring high-quality, compassionate care. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in palliative care and a passion for supporting older adults. Benefits include a pension contribution, life insurance, and access to a wellbeing hub.

Benefits

4% pension contribution

2x salary Life Insurance

Discounts at major retailers

24/7 GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience.
• Significant experience in palliative or end-of-life care.
• A commitment to compassionate, dignified care for older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice and support for end-of-life care.
• Lead education, mentoring, and reflective practice.
• Collaborate with GPs and hospices for holistic care.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Collaborative work

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist in End of Life Care to join our dedicated team supporting older people across our residential and nursing homes. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead the delivery of high-quality, person‑centred palliative and end‑of‑life care across our services. You’ll provide expert clinical guidance, coaching, and support to care teams to ensure every resident’s final journey is managed with dignity, comfort, and respect. This post is working an average of 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with an expectation that will require occasional out of hours working where time in lieu will be given, this may include weekends.

About Us

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Your Role

Key Responsibilities: Provide expert clinical advice and hands‑on support to ensure high‑quality, compassionate end‑of‑life care. Lead on education, mentoring, and reflective practice, building staff confidence and capability. Support the development of personalised care plans and advance care directives aligned with residents’ wishes. Collaborate with GPs, hospices, and community teams to ensure seamless and holistic care. Drive continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with CQC standards, NICE QS13, and the Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care framework. Lead quality audits, support mortality reviews, and contribute to service innovation and research. You’ll be a visible and trusted clinical leader — a role model for compassionate, dignified, and person‑centred practice.

About You

You’ll be an experienced Registered Nurse (Adult) with a passion for supporting older people and their families through the final stages of life. You’ll bring advanced knowledge of palliative and end‑of‑life care and be confident leading change and sharing best practice across multiple settings.

• NMC registration and at least 5 years post‑registration experience
• Significant experience in palliative or end‑of‑life care (essential)
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• A commitment to compassionate, dignified care for older people
• The ability to work collaboratively across multi‑professional teams

Your Benefits

• 4% pension contribution (Legal and General)
• 2 x salary - Life Insurance.
• A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
• 24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice.
• Our Wellbeing Hub which contains lots of articles and support with mental and physical wellness, free fitness, and yoga videos and lots more
• Career development opportunities and access to our online learning management system
• Free DBS check where the role requires.