Palliative Care Nurse Specialist - Compassionate Care

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Borstal; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisdom Hospice is looking for a compassionate registered nurse to join our specialist palliative and end-of-life care team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting families through some of the most difficult moments.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care, manage symptoms, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Be a registered nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and professionalism.
• Be committed to delivering person-centred care.
• Work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in palliative, hospice, oncology, community or end of life care preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• deliver high-quality, holistic care for patients with life-limiting illnesses
• assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care needs
• provide symptom management and support patients to achieve the best possible quality of life
• offer emotional support and guidance to families and carers
• work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care
• contribute to a culture of compassion, dignity and respect.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC Registration

Communication Skills

Compassion & Empathy

Teamwork

End of Life Care

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Wisdom Hospice is looking for a compassionate registered nurse to join our specialist palliative and end-of-life care team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting families through some of the most difficult moments.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care, manage symptoms, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comfort, dignity and quality of life.