Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9218-26-0297 |
Summary
Accountable for own actions in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies always. Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Timely referrals to other health professionals required. Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring /auditing outcomes. The post holder will develop advanced clinical skills to assess the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of those patients living with a progressive life limiting illness and taking responsibility for all information given and interventions recommended are evidence- based seeking guidance, when necessary, from Band 7 CNSs. Provide help throughout the hospital to clinical teams in identification of patients with palliative care needs through increased visibility and presence on ward or board rounds in care of the elderly / frailty services, cardiac failure services, respiratory services and others. This will lead to earlier identification of patients who need advanced care planning, and reduction in length of stay and investigation of these patients. This would in turn also help to reduce the chance of future ED attendances for these patients. Be a visible presence across the trust, supporting patients who may benefit from palliative care interventions that addresses holistic need, promote comfort and dignity and support timely discharge (including rapid discharge). Identify and make appropriate referrals to community to ensure patients with complex palliative care need are supported beyond their hospital admission or to avoid unnecessary hospital readmission where this is no longer appropriate or in keeping with patient wishes. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.