Specialist Palliative Care Nurse - Band 6 (Maternity)

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS healthcare organization in Whitehaven seeks a Band 6 Palliative Care Nurse to join their Specialist Palliative Care Team on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role involves providing compassionate care to patients and their families during critical times, alongside a dedicated team committed to improving end-of-life experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience in palliative care, excellent communication skills, and a degree-level education or equivalent. Offer includes a competitive salary between £38,682 to £46,580 annually.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Satisfaction from impactful work

Qualifications

• Evidence of sustained personal and professional development.
• Enhanced knowledge of Specialist Palliative Care issues.
• Ability to apply research into practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care for patients in community and hospital settings.
• Deliver specialist palliative and end-of-life care.
• Coordinate care across services ensuring continuity and safety.

Skills

Post-basic experience

Experience in multidisciplinary clinical teams

Clinical competence in Palliative Care

Expert communication skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Teaching qualification

Advanced communication skills training

Job description

A NHS healthcare organization in Whitehaven seeks a Band 6 Palliative Care Nurse to join their Specialist Palliative Care Team on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. The role involves providing compassionate care to patients and their families during critical times, alongside a dedicated team committed to improving end-of-life experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience in palliative care, excellent communication skills, and a degree-level education or equivalent. Offer includes a competitive salary between £38,682 to £46,580 annually.