Senior Palliative Care Nurse

Leaders In Care; Witney; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

NHS pension continuation where aplic

Enhanced 35 days annual leave

Non-Medical Prescribing training

Structured induction

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Leaders In Care is seeking a Senior Palliative Care Nurse to lead specialist assessments and end-of-life care across Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire, working autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You will manage complex symptoms, develop individual care plans, provide expert guidance to patients and families, and contribute to non-medical prescribing training. The role offers full- or part-time hours, a generous leave package and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active UK NMC registration as an RGN/Adult Nurse.
• Palliative or end-of-life care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Ability to work autonomously within a specialist MDT.

Responsibilities

• Completing holistic assessments and developing individualised care plans.
• Managing complex symptoms and supporting patients approaching end of life.
• Providing specialist advice to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Supporting telephone triage and responding to clinical enquiries.
• Working closely with GPs, community teams and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Advocating for patients and ensuring compassionate, person-centred care.
• Maintaining accurate and high-quality clinical documentation.

Skills

NMC Registration

Palliative/End-of-life care

Autonomous working

Job description

£38,286 - £45,129 per annum + Enhancements

Full-Time or Part-Time | Berkshire & South Oxfordshire

Are you an experienced Palliative Care Nurse, Hospice Nurse or Community Nurse looking to take the next step in your career?

This is an opportunity to join a specialist palliative care service, earning up to £45,129, with full or part-time hours available, excellent benefits and fully supported Non-Medical Prescribing training.

You’ll provide specialist care to patients with life-limiting illnesses across Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire, working autonomously while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team.

The Role As a Senior Palliative Care Nurse, you’ll manage patients with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs, providing specialist assessment, symptom management and clinical support.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Completing holistic assessments and developing individualised care plans
• Managing complex symptoms and supporting patients approaching end of life
• Providing specialist advice to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals
• Supporting telephone triage and responding to clinical enquiries
• Working closely with GPs, community teams and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Advocating for patients and ensuring compassionate, person-centred care
• Maintaining accurate and high-quality clinical documentation

About You

• Active UK NMC registration as an RGN/Adult Nurse
• Previous palliative or end-of-life care experience
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• The confidence to work autonomously within a specialist multidisciplinary team

What’s on Offer?

• £38,286 - £45,129 per annum
• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
• Full-time 37.5 hours or part-time 22.5 hours
• 35 days annual leave
• Structured induction and protected supernumerary period
• Fully supported Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Excellent specialist training and career development
• NHS pension continuation where applicable
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
• Death in Service benefit

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced palliative, hospice or community nurse who wants greater clinical autonomy, specialist development and the opportunity to progress their career within palliative care.