Palliative Care CNS — Multisite Hospital Role

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Hospital Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist on a 12-month fixed term/secondment for maternity cover. The role spans RDH and QHB, with a joint caseload and a focus on education, symptom management, and service improvement.

The post requires Band 6+ experience in palliative and end-of-life care, with strong communication skills and the ability to work across sites, including weekend and bank holiday work.

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required for practising as a nurse in the UK.
• Relevant degree or equivalent knowledge in nursing.
• Completed a palliative care module or course.
• Advanced communication skills demonstrated in practice.
• Non-medical prescribing knowledge or qualification.
• A psychology or counselling course is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Hold a joint caseload of patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Provide expert advice to the wider clinical team and drive service improvement.
• Deliver education to MDT members, formal and informal.
• Work across Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton sites (weekends/bank holidays).

Skills

Palliative care experience

Band 6 experience

Teaching or training

Complex symptom management

Audit experience

Experience with families dealing with

Working in multiple clinical settings

Education

NMC Registration

Degree or equivalent

Palliative care module/course

Advanced communication skills

Non-medical prescribing

Counselling/psychology course

Caseload management

Service improvement

Lone working

Job description

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Hospital Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist on a 12-month fixed term/secondment for maternity cover. The role spans RDH and QHB, with a joint caseload and a focus on education, symptom management, and service improvement.

The post requires Band 6+ experience in palliative and end-of-life care, with strong communication skills and the ability to work across sites, including weekend and bank holiday work.