Senior Community Palliative Care Nurse Specialist

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent charity hospice is searching for an experienced Registered Nurse to provide specialist palliative care in the East Suffolk area. This permanent part-time position offers a salary between £47,810.00 and £54,710.00, with opportunities to work both day and night shifts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in palliative care, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to clinical excellence. Comprehensive benefits include annual leave, health service discounts, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Life Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Service Discounts

Occupational Sick Pay

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience in palliative care at Band 6 or above.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles in everyday practice.
• Evidence of ability to interact at all levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage community patients in complex situations and environments.
• Conduct holistic assessments of patients with palliative care needs.
• Provide expert nursing interventions and coordinate services across care boundaries.

Skills

Pain and symptom management

Advanced communication

Counselling skills

Team leadership

Time management

Education

First level Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Level 6 and / or level 7 post-registration education in palliative care

Relevant mentorship qualification

Job description

A prominent charity hospice is searching for an experienced Registered Nurse to provide specialist palliative care in the East Suffolk area. This permanent part-time position offers a salary between £47,810.00 and £54,710.00, with opportunities to work both day and night shifts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in palliative care, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to clinical excellence. Comprehensive benefits include annual leave, health service discounts, and a supportive team environment.