Specialist Palliative Care Lead and Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 02 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M23 9LT |
| Company: | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7613921/349-WTWA-7613921-RL4 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
To provide leadership and line management to the specialist palliative care nursing team at Wythenshawe hospital. The post holder will be responsible for the provision and delivery of high-quality services for patients referred into the palliative care service. Additionally, the post holder will work closely with the nursing leadership teams from across MFT and other relevant stakeholder to successfully implement the MFT Adult Supportive Palliative and End of Life Care Strategy.
The Specialist Palliative Care Team at Wythenshawe hospital provide a 7 day service. This post will include weekend working.
As lead specialist, be responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care and to ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management
To accept clinical responsibility for a diverse and often complex caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under the post holders management.
Be responsible for ensuring that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment, whilst ensuring this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, Trust and externally as appropriate.
Be responsible for the assessment, planning, prioritising, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions to meet the needs of the patient.
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in their speciality. Able to interpret information and take appropriate action and lead others to do so.
The provision of expertise, advice and support to the generic workforce who support patients, families and carers will be a fundamental aspect of the role.
Lead and support others in the implementation of appropriate quality improvement work relevant to palliative and end of life care.
Plan and oversee a schedule of non-clinical activities relevant to palliative and end of life care.
The post holder will be expected to be part of the weekend rota.
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025
To provide leadership and line management to the specialist palliative care nursing team at Wythenshawe hospital. The post holder will be responsible for the provision and delivery of high-quality services for patients referred into the palliative care service. Additionally, the post holder will work closely with the nursing leadership teams from across MFT and other relevant stakeholder to successfully implement the MFT Adult Supportive Palliative and End of Life Care Strategy.
The Specialist Palliative Care Team at Wythenshawe hospital provide a 7 day service. This post will include weekend working.
As lead specialist, be responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care and to ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management
To accept clinical responsibility for a diverse and often complex caseload of patients, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under the post holders management.
Be responsible for ensuring that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment, whilst ensuring this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, Trust and externally as appropriate.
Be responsible for the assessment, planning, prioritising, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions to meet the needs of the patient.
Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in their speciality. Able to interpret information and take appropriate action and lead others to do so.
The provision of expertise, advice and support to the generic workforce who support patients, families and carers will be a fundamental aspect of the role.
Lead and support others in the implementation of appropriate quality improvement work relevant to palliative and end of life care.
Plan and oversee a schedule of non-clinical activities relevant to palliative and end of life care.
The post holder will be expected to be part of the weekend rota.
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025
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