Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist for Palliative Care

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking an experienced senior palliative clinical nurse specialist to join its Community Specialist Palliative Care Team. The successful candidate will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to patients in their own homes, ensuring holistic support for complex palliative needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care is essential.
• Registered Nurse with a relevant degree.
• Experience in leading and influencing change.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care and support to patients with palliative needs.
• Deliver care to patients in their own homes.
• Advise and support patients and their carers.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Education

Registered General Nurse

First level degree in related subject

Post-graduate qualification in palliative care

Non-medical prescribing (V300) qualification

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint an experienced senior palliative clinical nurse specialist to work within the Community Specialist Palliative Care Team within Cheshire Wirral partnership. The team consists of Clinical Nurse specialists ,Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapists, a Therapy Assistant and administration staff.

Experience of working in the community is desirable as the role is based supporting patients in their own homes.

We are looking for an experienced and well-motivated Clinical nurse specialist with excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills. The successful candidate will receive a full supportive induction when they join the team and will work closely with the wider MDT.

The post is part time 30 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that prides itself in delivering high quality care, in the right place, every time. If you have the desire to make a difference to the people of Cheshire West then the Palliative Care Team is the place to be.

The post holder will provide holistic care and support to patients with complex palliative care needs with malignant or non-malignant life limiting conditions, working autonomously and as part of a team. They will deliver care to patients registered with a West Cheshire GP in their own home. The post holder will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. They will also promote advanced care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations whilst meeting the holistic care needs of the patient.

About us

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.We also offer up to three weeks' induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Details Date posted

08 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

373-NBH0800

Job locations

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Gordon Lane

Backford, Chester

CH2 4DG

Job description Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Job description Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• First level degree in related subject
• Clinical examination level 7 module or Differential Diagnosis level 7 module or equivalent
• Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
• Non-medical prescribing (V300) qualification, or willingness to complete within 18 months of appointment
• Post-graduate qualification in palliative care or relevant subject
• Evidence of regular continued professional development (CPD)
• Advanced communications skills training or prepared to work towards
• Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards

Desirable

• Research qualification

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Expert in palliative care nursing
• Expertise in clinical development
• Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
• Exemplary written communication skills

Experience Essential

• Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in palliative care.
• Experience of teaching
• In-depth specialist experience
• Leadership and management experience
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Evidence of advanced communications skills
• Experience of leading and influencing change

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research
• Experience of non medical prescribing

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• First level degree in related subject
• Clinical examination level 7 module or Differential Diagnosis level 7 module or equivalent
• Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
• Non-medical prescribing (V300) qualification, or willingness to complete within 18 months of appointment
• Post-graduate qualification in palliative care or relevant subject
• Evidence of regular continued professional development (CPD)
• Advanced communications skills training or prepared to work towards
• Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards

Desirable

• Research qualification

Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• Expert in palliative care nursing
• Expertise in clinical development
• Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
• Exemplary written communication skills

Experience Essential

• Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in palliative care.
• Experience of teaching
• In-depth specialist experience
• Leadership and management experience
• Experience of multi-professional working
• Evidence of advanced communications skills
• Experience of leading and influencing change

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research
• Experience of non medical prescribing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Gordon Lane

Backford, Chester

CH2 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hospice of the Good Shepherd

Gordon Lane

Backford, Chester

CH2 4DG

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)