Specialist Nurse (Integrated Palliative Care)

Posting date:	28 July 2025
Salary:	£37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£37338.00 - £44962.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 August 2025
Location:	Axminster, EX135DU
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C0023-25-1423

Summary

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Band 6 Integrated Palliative Care Nurse Specialist (Axminster Hospice at Home) Are you a dedicated, experienced nurse who always strives to give the highest standard of care to your patients? Do you have a particular interest in palliative care? We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse to work as part of the Integrated Community Nursing team to provide enhanced palliative care to the patients in Axminster. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional, specialist palliative care team, who will work alongside members of the wider multidisciplinary team of health and social care colleagues, both in the community and the acute care sectors. The Axminster End of Life service is based on the Sidmouth and Seaton Integrated Model for Palliative and End of Life Care, working in partnership with Hospiscare. This model integrates the available services within the community into a one-team approach to provide the best possible care for all patients who are diagnosed by their GP as palliative, regardless of diagnosis or complexity, guided by the individual needs and wishes of the patient and their loved ones. This service will provide continuity of care throughout the patients journey, enabling people to die in their preferred place, which is often their home. The Axminster Hospice at Home Service will be managed by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and funded by the Axminster League of Friends. The service will provide specialist palliative care 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with shifts covering 08.00 - 20.00. By providing specialist end of life care and carer support within the Axminster Community, unnecessary and unwanted hospital admissions will be avoided allowing individuals to die in their preferred place of care. You will need to have experience in caring for palliative care patients and preferably have Community nursing experience. You will have opportunity to learn and gain experience through clinical reflective practice and continued professional development. The successful applicants will have good I.T. skills, be comfortable using digital technology, be of a flexible and adaptable personality, and willing to embrace change. The post-holder must hold a current driving licence and have access to appropriate transport, as the post involves predominantly working independently, maximising place-based care. This post is a 30 hours/week part-time Integrated Palliative Care Nurse Specialist position, to include weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota system. We welcome enquiries about this role before or during application process and strongly encourage applicants to visit. Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday, including weekend and Bank holiday working Interview Date: 06/08/2025 For further information please contact: David Williams, Community Nurse Team Manager Seaton, Axminster, Sidmouth on 07813457111 david.williams6@nhs.net or Michaela Board (Community Nurse Team Leader) michaela.board@nhs.net, mobile: 07971 679906. Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers) As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.