Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Band 7 Macmillan Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a dynamic team at an esteemed healthcare institution. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert nursing advice, manage your own caseload, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, individualized patient care. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working alongside leading clinicians in a supportive environment. With a commitment to career development and flexible working options, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their nursing career in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Career Development

Flexible Working

Wellbeing Initiatives

Staff Recognition

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Season Ticket Loans

Onsite Leisure Memberships

Qualifications

• Expertise in palliative care nursing and patient management.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients and provide individualized care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for seamless service delivery.

Skills

Palliative Care

Patient Assessment

Communication

Care Plan Development

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialist Palliative Care Training

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Macmillan Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic team at Imperial College Healthcare.

As a Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert palliative care nursing advice to support and facilitate high-quality, individualized care to patients and their relatives/carers, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, in line with local and national targets.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of patients, working as part of the multidisciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team. They will maintain effective communication with patients, families, carers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.

As part of the team, you will undertake comprehensive palliative care assessments to identify and diagnose patients' physical, social, psychological, cultural, and spiritual needs, facilitating quality nursing care and contributing to clinical care decisions.

Main Duties

• Ensure appropriate referral and discussion with team members to optimize patient care.
• Assess patients, develop, implement, and evaluate care plans according to Trust's evidence-based procedures.
• Maintain open, transparent communication channels within the multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a clinical expert for palliative and end-of-life care.
• Ensure staffing aligns with Trust policies.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Promote a culture of learning and quality improvement.
• Represent palliative and end-of-life care across the Trust.

About Us

At Imperial College Healthcare, you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Join a vibrant team that embodies our values: expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. We offer unique experiences to accelerate your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition, and optional benefits like Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loans, and onsite leisure memberships.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving staff working lives, considering flexible, part-time, or job-share applications. Please discuss your preferences at interview.

Job Details

Date Posted: 09 May 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 per year inclusive

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 290-SCCS-1905

Locations: Trust wide, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY