Job summary
We are seeking an inspiring and expert Lead Nurse for Specialist Palliative Care to lead our P beschikken..Palliative Care nursing team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Specialist Support Nurses. This is a new role to introduce strategy and vision for specialist palliative care nursing across Cambridge University Hospitals.
This senior role offers the opportunity to provide strong professional leadership while remaining grounded in clinical practice. You will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the specialist palliative care nursing service, support and develop a skilled team of CNSs and SSNs, and ensure our care pathways remain safe, effective and aligned with national standards. Working closely with medical colleagues, senior nursing colleagues, operations teams and partners across the system, you will help to strengthen patient experience and drive innovation across both inpatient and outpatient services, including the anticipated Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will bring advanced clinical expertise to the management of complex palliative care cases, offering autonomous assessment, symptom management and sensitive communication at times of uncertainty. Alongside this, you will champion the education, wellbeing and professional growth of the specialist nursing workforce, fostering a culture that values excellence, compassion and continual improvement.
A key aspect of the role will be contributing to the multi‑disciplinary development, and supporting the running of a new end‑of‑life care ward, scheduled to open in early 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a cohesive, collaborative model of care across the hospital, while working with our community and ICB partners to influence the design of future services across community and hospice settings.
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About us
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of('../../...ignore for brevity...') one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
* Our values and reputation for outstanding care
* Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
* Career and development opportunities
* Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
* Research experience and opportunities
* Lovely location and quality of life
* Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Details
Date posted: 13 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: 8a
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year p.a. pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
Reference number: 180‑C‑267011
Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital‑Division C, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our길 working programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces, located in the Deakin Centre, with free tea and coffee, a break space and a private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
Qualifications
* RGN with a degree
* Post‑registration module in Specialist palliative care
* Research module
* Advanced clinical assessment skills (if nurse‑led services part of role)
* Teaching & mentoring qualification
* Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning
* Leadership or management module
* Willingness & ability to work toward masters
* Advanced communication skills training or equivalent
Experience
* Significant clinical experience as nurse specialist in the speciality of palliative care
* Experience in project management and quality improvement
* Evidence of operational management and leading service change
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