Senior Palliative Care CNS - Lead Community Nurse Specialist

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Community Nursing Service. The role involves delivering exemplary palliative care and managing complex cases within the community. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and NMC registration, along with excellent clinical and communication skills. A passion for continuous improvement and team development is essential. This full-time position offers opportunities to make a significant difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in a specialist palliative care role (18 months for band 6, 2 years for band 7).
• Independent prescribing (if band 7).
• Physical assessment and clinical reasoning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality palliative care.
• Coordinate the team's clinical caseload.
• Manage patients in nurse-led beds for end-of-life care.

Skills

Clinical palliative care knowledge

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Holistic assessment

Education

Relevant qualification at degree level

Current NMC registration

Tools

Electronic Medical Information Systems (EMIS)

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Community Nursing Service. The role involves delivering exemplary palliative care and managing complex cases within the community. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and NMC registration, along with excellent clinical and communication skills. A passion for continuous improvement and team development is essential. This full-time position offers opportunities to make a significant difference in patients' lives.