Specialist Palliative Care Nurse Band 7

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Belfast; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency seeks a specialist in palliative care for a role in Belfast. The position involves providing essential care to patients in the Emergency Department and working collaboratively with clinical teams. Candidates must have a nursing degree and substantial experience in the field. Competitive salary offered along with a temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience relevant to the role including 2 years at Band 6.
• Possess advanced communication skills training or prepared to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute or assist in the implementation of new initiatives to improve the quality of service.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Clinical expertise in palliative care

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Nursing or health related subject

Job description

Overview

The post will be part of the HSSPCT, working closely with the BHST Emergency Department (ED) and the wider RVH Emergency Village clinical team in the transformation of palliative and end of life care in the Emergency Village. Main Purpose of this role is to Provide front line staff specialist palliative care to patients who attend the ED and may have or have palliative and end of life care needs. Provide front-line specialist palliative care to patients who attend the ED and have unmet palliative care needs. Provide early intervention for symptom control and advance care planning in patients needing admission. Provide Support for carers and family during this crisis. Engagement and partnership working with community services to explore discharge options if appropriate. Provide support and education for ED and RVH Emergency Village. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner, clinically, professionally and practically with an expert knowledge in specialist palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Contribute or assist in the implementation of new initiatives to improve the quality of service.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience relevant to the role including 2 years at Band 6.


• Degree in Nursing or health related subject.


• Possess advanced communication skills training or prepared to work towards.

Further Information

Location - Belfast, Royal Victoria Hospital.

Vacancy ID: 1747637 Job ref. 55208441_1 Job Sector Medical and Healthcare Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 37.5 Published date 26/11/2025 Closing date 09/12/2025 Worktime Monday to Friday, Core Business Hours to be confirmed.