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

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-based healthcare provider in London is seeking a part-time Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist. The role involves providing expert palliative care in the community, working closely with various healthcare teams to support patients and their families. Ideal candidates should demonstrate autonomy, leadership, and a commitment to palliative care. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Training and support for development

Annual travel card loan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in palliative care nursing.
• Ability to work autonomously in a community setting.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert palliative care in a community setting.
• Support community teams in delivering patient-centered care.
• Act as a resource for information and education.

Skills

Autonomy

Leadership

Compassion

Motivation

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Palliative Care CNS to work within the community setting. We are looking for an experienced, autonomous, and innovative nurse to join the integrated specialist palliative care nursing team. This is a part time 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.



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, Clinical Lead on [e-mail]



Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• 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 see attached Job Description and Job Specification for detailed Job Description and main responsibilities


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025