Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,909.00 to £53,547.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £41909.00 - £53547.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE2 0GB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0207-26-0003 |
Summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist delivers evidence-based palliative and end of life care to patients with any diagnosis and to their carers/families. They will: Be working towards or already hold a non-medical prescribing qualification Be competent in and act as a role model in DNACPR decision making Establish and develop relationships with those involved in delivering health and social care to patients at the end of life and their families/carers in all settings Provide information and specialist advice on all facets of palliative care (symptom management, practical spiritual and emotional support), to patients and their families/carers and other professionals involved in their care. Actively disseminate best practice through example, education and training, professional development and learning, participation in nursing research and audit, publication and conference presentations. Work closely with multi-professional colleagues in a cohesive palliative care team. Participate in the seven days a week visiting service, and (Community only) in the 24 hour on call advisory service (from home) Embed a quality improvement approach into practice Oversee a caseload of patients directly whilst supporting a team of band 6 nurses to deliver care. Contribute to and or develop palliative care education both internally and externally.