Go back The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Clinical Nurse Specialist Trainee
The closing date is 01 December 2025
Candidates are advised to apply directly using the following link:
https://hje.kallidusrecruit.com/vacancyinformation.aspx?vguid=5c6ed479-95d4-4113-b0f6-44d90276be4c
Please note, only applications received through the employer's website will be reviewed.
We are currently recruiting to increase staffing in our Community Specialist Palliative Care team as we extend our service delivery to 7 days per week 8am to 8pm
Main duties of the job
The aim of this post is to provide the opportunity for the post holder to develop knowledge and skills in all aspects of Community Specialist Palliative care nursing whilst working with the Hospice Community Specialist Palliative Care Team.
In order to progress to a Band 7 Community Clinical Nurse Specialist position the post holder will need to achieve competencies based on a framework of the following 4 distinct domains :
* Communication
* Leadership and Management
* Quality
* Clinical Practice
About us
Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.
Job responsibilities
Act in accordance with local policiesand procedures as set out across the organisation.
Work to meet the objectives of the St Johns Hospice
Be responsible for maintaining a professional portfolio
Work within the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Conduct
Identify professional objectives and developmental needs
Work under the direct supervision of one of the Community Clinical Nurse Specialists in Palliative Care in maintaining a caseload of patients
Attend regular clinical team meetings, locality meetings and Multidisciplinary team meeting and be able to discuss the management of patients with the clinical team
Assist the Community Clinical Nurse Specialist team in the continuous assessment and evaluation of the needs of patients and families, recognising physical, psychological and social needs, and agreeing ways in which these might be addressed.
Work with the wider clinical multidisciplinary team to provide ongoing assessment of current patient needs, effective symptom management and monitoring and evaluation of effects of prescribed treatment.
Demonstrate effective communication with colleagues at St Johns Hospice, acute and community healthcare professionals liaising with other palliative care/oncological teams/units and other specialist professional teams in order to facilitate continuity of care for patients with life limiting illnesses.
Ensure accurate written and computerised patient records are maintained including inputting of patients onto the electronic end of life care register Universal Care Plan
Demonstrate skills in working with families facing loss and identify any particular risk factors that are of concern and communicate these to the Hospice Social Work and Bereavement Service.
Participate in clinical audit as part of the hospice audit programme
Draw on research and literature to ensure all practice is evidence based
Person Specification
Experience
* Working towards a Graduate level or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
* Advanced communication skills training
* Advanced physical assessment skills training
* Be experienced in working in an MDT
* Be passionate about developing into CNS in Specialist Palliative Care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
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