Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative and End of Life Care

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative and End of Life Care. This role involves providing high-quality care across inpatient and community settings, mentoring staff, and contributing to clinical excellence. You will work collaboratively with various healthcare professionals to address the holistic needs of patients. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care.
• Mentoring Band 6 nurses.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on symptom management.
• Lead and support care delivery in various settings.

Skills

Leadership

Symptom Management

Holistic Care

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative and End of Life Care

Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative and End of Life Care at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Position Details:

• x0.76 WTE substantive post, 3 days, 8am to 6pm
• x0.5 WTE substantive post, 2 days, 8am to 6pm (community position, hospital @ home)

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Palliative and End of Life Care team, providing integrated, high-quality care across inpatient and community settings, including rapid response and overnight services (Pal@Home).

Our team collaborates with professionals from nursing, pharmacy, medical, social work, and psychology disciplines to deliver personalized care addressing physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact [e-mail] for more information or to arrange an informal visit. The role involves leading and supporting care delivery in hospital and across Lambeth & Southwark boroughs, including care homes and patients' homes.

Key responsibilities include providing expert advice on symptom management and holistic care, mentoring Band 6 nurses, and contributing to clinical excellence within a renowned NHS trust with a rich history of innovation and research.

Application deadline: 1st June 2025 at Midnight. Provisional interview date: 13th June 2025.

For further details, contact: Palliative Care Senior Nurses, Matron, [e-mail], Tel: [phone].