Clinical Nurse Specialist (Integrated Palliative Care)

Rdehospital; Seaton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Integrated Palliative Care. This role involves delivering holistic care to patients in their homes, working within a multidisciplinary team. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is part of a dedicated palliative care team.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Comprehensive occupational health services

Funding for qualifications and CPD

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Motivated nurse with interest in palliative care.
• Experience in providing holistic care.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour physical and emotional support.
• Deliver holistic care to patients in their homes.
• Participate in clinical reflective practice and professional development.

Skills

Holistic care

Palliative care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Vacancies: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Integrated Palliative Care)

Role Summary

Seaton Hospice at Home is a specialist palliative care team caring for patients in their own homes.

Nurses work three shifts: 08:00-16:00, 10:00-18:00, and 12:00-20:00, with on-call overnight duties. The specialist nursing team provides 24-hour physical and emotional support to enable patients to remain in their preferred place of care and to achieve the best quality of life.

About the Role

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More about the role

Are you a dedicated nurse committed to delivering holistic care? Do you have an interest in palliative care? We seek a motivated nurse eager to develop their skills and experience in palliative care, supported by clinical reflective practice and professional development opportunities. The post is for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist, but a developing Band role may be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional, specialist palliative care team working alongside a multidisciplinary team across community and acute care sectors.

The Seaton Hospice at Home operates within an Integrated Model for Palliative and End of Life Care, integrating community services to provide continuous, patient-centered care, often allowing patients to die at home.

The service is managed by the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust, funded by the Seaton League of Friends, providing 24/7 specialist palliative care with shifts covering 08:00-16:00, 10:00-18:00, and 12:00-20:00, with overnight on-call support.

Working Pattern: 30 hours/week over 4 days, with shifts varying between 08:00-16:00, 10:00-18:00, and 12:00-20:00, including overnight on-call duties.

Further information: Contact Jo Barkley, Integrated Palliative Care Nurse Team Manager, at 01297 626122 or [e-mail].

Inclusivity: The Royal Devon values diversity and promotes an inclusive culture, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Priority will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff across Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

The Trust was established in April 2022, combining expertise from the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

We employ over 15,000 staff across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, serving over 615,000 people. Our services include emergency, specialist, and general medical care at North Devon District Hospital and Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, along with integrated health and social care in various settings.

We are at the forefront of research and innovation, supported by advanced technology and academic links, to deliver world-class care.

Our values underpin all we do. Join us during this exciting period of service integration.

We prioritize staff well-being through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities.

We support your career development through funding for qualifications, CPD, and placements. Benefits include staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, pension, cycle-to-work, and more.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Integrated Palliative Care)

• Salary: Band 6: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
• Frequency: Annual
• Vacancy Reference: 185-17201-10616
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 02 June 2025
• Job Category: Nursing
• Staff Group: Nursing & Midwifery Registered