Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a specialist in palliative care to assess and support patients alongside clinical colleagues. The role includes providing education, developing clinical services and participating in audits. Candidates should possess relevant nursing experience and a commitment to quality care. This position offers a collaborative work environment within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based nursing care experience is essential.
• Specialist palliative care knowledge is required.
• Experience collaborating with clinical colleagues is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist palliative care support and advice.
• Plan and evaluate palliative care education delivery.
• Participate in local and trust-wide audit activities.

Job description

Overview

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care. Provide expert advice and clinical practice. Provide specialist education and training to others. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services in order to deliver quality care. Support the development of clinical services within the specialist field in line with national and local guidance which includes the NHS Cancer Plan, Palliative and End of Life Care Strategy. Participate in a rota that provides seven day a week (08:30 to 16:30).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist palliative care support and advice to patients, those important to them and to colleagues across settings.
• In collaboration with peers, plan, deliver and evaluate palliative and end of life care education across clinical areas.
• Participate in non-clinical activities such as local, regional and national audit; contribute to local and trust-wide implementation of the MFT Palliative and End of Life Care Strategy.
• Support the development of resources that enable staff to deliver high quality, evidence-based palliative and end of life care.

About the Trust

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. It champions collaborative working and transformation and supports a large workforce to pursue ambitious goals.

Diversity and Equality

To find out more about key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. The organisation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity, and eliminating discrimination. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our resourcing team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you. This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025.