Senior Palliative Care Nurse - Community Leadership

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; Remote; GBP 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals in Sutton is seeking a Specialist Nurse for Palliative Care (Band 8A) to lead clinical care within the Palliative Care Coordination Hub across neighbourhoods. The role combines expert clinical practice with strategic leadership to embed palliative care in community settings.

The post requires current NMC registration, post-registration palliative care qualification, and non-medical prescribing.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as an adult nurse is required.
• Post-registration qualification in palliative or end of life care is essential.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (V300) or willingness to obtain it.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and practice in palliative and end of life care.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and operational responsibilities within the Palliative Care Coordination Hub.
• Provide senior clinical leadership and cross-cover across PCN footprint sites.
• Embed specialist palliative care into neighbourhood and community structures.
• Collaborate with Community Nursing, General Practice and primary care teams.
• Support education, coordination and leadership for patients requiring palliative and end of life care.

Education

NMC registration as Adult Nurse

Post-registration qualification in Palliative Care or End of Life Care

Non-medical prescribing (V300)

Advanced clinical knowledge in palliative and end of life care

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals in Sutton is seeking a Specialist Nurse for Palliative Care (Band 8A) to lead clinical care within the Palliative Care Coordination Hub across neighbourhoods. The role combines expert clinical practice with strategic leadership to embed palliative care in community settings.

The post requires current NMC registration, post-registration palliative care qualification, and non-medical prescribing.