Palliative Specialist Nurse - Leading Compassionate Care

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrims Hospices East Kent is seeking an experienced Palliative Specialist Nurse to join the Canterbury team. The role involves autonomous clinical practice, expert symptom management and leadership within a multidisciplinary setting.

The post holder will contribute to education, governance, and service development, ensuring compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care across community and inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with significant experience in palliative care.
• Experience in education, training and supervision of staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist palliative care assessment and support for complex needs.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to inform care planning.
• Coordinate care transitions and ensure continuity across services.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Palliative care

Leadership

Education & training

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Mentorship/Practice Supervisor qualification

Tools

Electronic records

Job description

Pilgrims Hospices East Kent is seeking an experienced Palliative Specialist Nurse to join the Canterbury team. The role involves autonomous clinical practice, expert symptom management and leadership within a multidisciplinary setting.

The post holder will contribute to education, governance, and service development, ensuring compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care across community and inpatient settings.