Senior CNS: Palliative & Supportive Care Leader

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join their specialist palliative care team. The successful candidate will provide expert nursing advice and lead the delivery of excellent personalized end-of-life care, ensuring both patients and their families receive critical support. This role involves managing complex patient needs and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Opportunities for professional development and training are also available.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience is essential.
• Previous experience in specialist supportive and palliative care is essential.
• A prescribing qualification is desirable.
• Experience at Clinical Nurse Specialist level is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist palliative care to complex patients.
• Support generalist colleagues and deliver training.
• Manage complex patient caseload and ensure care assessment.
• Advise on symptom control and psychological support.
• Facilitate end-of-life discussions with patients and families.

Skills

Teaching and sharing knowledge

Managing difficult situations

Conducting audits

Quality improvement

Education

Post-graduation course

Registered Nurse

BSc (Hons) degree in nursing

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is looking for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join their specialist palliative care team. The successful candidate will provide expert nursing advice and lead the delivery of excellent personalized end-of-life care, ensuring both patients and their families receive critical support. This role involves managing complex patient needs and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Opportunities for professional development and training are also available.