Clinical Nurse Specialist - Solihull Identification & Support

NHS Jobs; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mar e Curie Pension

Eye care discount

Employee discounts

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Marie Curie is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to deliver expert palliative care nursing across six Primary Care Networks in Solihull. The role focuses on early identification of those in the last year of life, proactive review, MDT participation and developing referral pathways.

You will conduct holistic assessments, care planning, symptom management and evaluate needs; support advance care planning and ReSPECT conversations; work with GP practices, community teams and acute services to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register with a nursing degree and Level 6+ post-registration qualification.
• Experience in specialist palliative care, ideally in community, primary care or integrated settings.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously with a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist palliative care nursing support across Solihull's Primary Care Networks.
• Identify patients approaching end of life through proactive register review and MDT involvement.
• Undertake holistic assessment, care planning, symptom management and evaluation.
• Support advance care planning and ReSPECT conversations; document preferences.
• Coordinate with GP practices, primary care MDTs and community services to ensure safe, integrated care.

Skills

Autonomy

Caseload management

Communication

Palliative care

MDT teamwork

Education

NMC registration

Nursing degree

Level 6+ post-registration qualification

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Solihull Identification & Support

Job structure: Permanent, with multiple vacancies available on a full-time or part-time basis Working hours: Monday to Friday, with typical working patterns of 8am 4pm or 9am 5pm Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6, aligned with AFC: £39,959 £48,117 per annum Base: Solihull, community-based across six Primary Care Networks What you will do: Deliver specialist palliative care nursing support as part of the Solihull Identification and Support Service across six Primary Care Networks. Support earlier identification of people approaching the last year of life through proactive register review, MDT participation and referral pathway development. Undertake holistic assessment, care planning, symptom management and evaluation for people with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs. Support advance care planning, treatment escalation planning, ReSPECT conversations and recording of preferred place of care and death where appropriate. Work collaboratively with GP practices, primary care MDTs, community services, acute, hospice and specialist palliative care partners to coordinate safe, integrated care. Help reduce avoidable crisis presentations, non-elective admissions and acute bed days where community-based alternatives are clinically appropriate. Contribute to mobilisation, pathway development, data collection, benefits tracking and routine performance reporting for the commissioned service. Use outcome measures, feedback, audit and quality improvement approaches to demonstrate impact and support continuous service development. What we are looking for: Registered Nurse on the NMC register, with a relevant nursing degree and post-registration qualification at Level 6 or above. Experience of working in specialist palliative care, ideally within community, primary care or integrated care settings. Strong knowledge of complex symptom management, advance care planning, treatment escalation planning and best practice in palliative and end-of-life care. Ability to work autonomously, manage a caseload, assess complex needs and influence multidisciplinary decision-making. Excellent communication skills, including confidence in supporting sensitive conversations with patients, families, carers and professionals. Experience of working collaboratively with multiple partners and services to improve coordination, equity of access and patient experience. A compassionate, values-led and person-centred approach, with a clear commitment to advocating for patients and those important to them. A flexible approach to working and the ability to travel across Solihull community locations as required. Benefits Package: Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Help with eyecare cost (T & Cs apply) Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme 15% discount in Marie Curie shops Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card What's in it for you: Annual leave allowance - 27days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated) Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining Marie Curie with no breaks of service) Marie Curie Contributary Pension Scheme Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Why join Marie Curie? Everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement, and at Marie Curie we believe everyone deserves the best possible experience, reflecting what matters most to them. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: always compassionate, making things happen, leading in our field and putting people at our heart. Application Process Closing date for applications: 8 November 2026 As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Interviews: Interviews are planned to take place at our West Midlands Hospice during the week commencing 9 November 2026 For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact [e-mail] Additional Information This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply. At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [e-mail]. Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.

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