Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | Retford, DN22 7XF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0220-25-0013BLH |
Summary
Key Accountabilities Clinical Accept referrals from health care professionals, patients and their carers. Undertake an assessment of the Specialist Palliative Care needs of patients/carers, and plan appropriate care. Be responsible for the provision of Specialist Palliative Care advice and support to patients, health care professionals, and other carers, to meet the needs identified in the assessment. Plan and undertake follow up and support visits when required, continuing specialist input to the care of patients and their families. Provideaccurateinformation to patients/carers/professionals asappropriate. Provide bereavement support to carers and families. Act as a resource for integrated care teams, primary and secondary care professionals and social care and tertiary providers involved in the care of patients with palliative care needs. Act as a mentor for staff by supporting individual coping strategies. Contribute to the weekly multidisciplinary team meeting Attend other MDT team meetings when requested to do so in acute and community settings Liaise with/refer to other services where appropriate to ensure the needs of patients and carers are met. Communication Utilise a wide range of communication skills to facilitate the development of a therapeutic relationship with patients and carers. Work with patients and carersin order tohelp them adjust tolife threateningillness and limited prognoses. Communicate effectively with ward teams in the care of patients with palliative care needs. Recognise and respond to complex relationship dynamics between patients, families and carers. Share experience and insight with others. Use formal and informal opportunities for education to guide and support those involved in the patients care to improve communication skill Education Contribute to the development,facilitationand evaluation of palliative care education for health and social care professionals from multiple sectors. Participate in the delivery of palliative care related courses/study days. Provide informal education to other members of the multi-disciplinary teams during clinical practice. Maintain,updateand develop personal professional knowledge and skills to achievehigh standardsof patient care at all times. Managerial Manage own workload, controlling admissions and discharges by maintaining case load following capacity and demand model Maintain accurate paper-lite and computer records, including Systmone, utilising them in service development and contributing to the appropriate report and audits. Participate in regular team business/operational meetings to shape the strategic planning of the service. Clinical Governance/Quality Assurance Strive tomaintainand improve own knowledge and skills in relation to all aspects of specialist palliative care. Understand, interpret, and participate in the research process and utilise relevant findings to inform practice. Work within agreed policies/procedures and governance of Bassetlaw Hospice and the Alliance. Work within national and local standards set for the Hospital Support and Community Specialist Palliative care teams Use audit to evaluate standards of care delivered, documentation, workload and education provision. Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines in relation to palliative care. Critically evaluate own performance through reflection, analysis, and performance appraisal development (PAD). Undertake clinical supervision and provide clinical supervision for others Seek opportunities to lead and support quality initiatives at local, network and national level. Dimensions The clinical nurse specialist team provides care, advice and education across the Mid Nottinghamshire area inclusive of community, hospice and hospital settings. This role will predominantly provide care within the acute hospital and work collaboratively with the SFHT End of life Team Tomaintainown clinical caseload involving complex case management Provide expert clinical support as and when appropriate to staff and/or students To give professional advice on issues relating to therapies / management plans within Specialist Palliative Care Safeguarding All employees are responsible for taking all reasonable measures to ensure that the risks of harm to children and vulnerable adults are minimised. They should take all appropriate actions to address concerns, working to agreed local policies and procedures including the guidance on Safeguarding, in partnership with other relevant agencies. This includes accessing appropriate training, advice and support. Knowledge Training and Experience First level General Nurse registration Post-basic qualification in palliative care Teaching qualification Non-Medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake course Advanced communication qualification/training Substantial proven Palliative Care clinical experience Knowledge of symptom management at a depth expected for Band 7 Sound knowledge of palliative care philosophy Knowledge of Clinical Governance including audit and research Basic computer skills Well-developed inter-personal and communication skills Ability to manage stress and distress in self and others Flexibility to accommodate attendance out of normal working hours for: patient/carer contact, education provision, professional development, professional meetings, public relations responsibilities Required to take part in the weekend and bank holiday working rota