Job summary
This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust, your application will not be reviewed and will be automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.
Secondment opportunity until January 2026 - 37.5 hours per week
The post holder will provide specialist support to patients with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. They will be an integral part of the team within the Trust, acting as the first point of contact for patients and the multidisciplinary team accessing the Specialist Palliative Care service. Responsibilities include delivering specialist advice and ongoing support to their client group.
A professional development plan will be created to support the post-holder’s progression, utilizing a recognized competency framework. This will enable development in leadership, education, and strategic contributions to palliative care within the Trust. The post holder will be mentored by Band 7 specialist nurses and will carry a supervised patient caseload.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will maintain links between the acute sector and primary care teams to ensure smooth patient care transitions between settings. This includes liaising with services within South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and other key partners.
Although primarily based in the acute setting, the post involves rotating throughout the service, including community settings. The post also contributes to developing a 7-day service, requiring weekend and bank holiday work on a rotational basis.
Please note that this vacancy will close once sufficient applications are received.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to new staff, including sessions on leadership impact, team success, future leadership, service improvement, and lean practices. The program aims to develop leadership skills, promote trust values, and enable staff to lead service improvements. Additional courses are available through the Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted: 19 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 328-FCS-7035495-A
Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Job description
Job responsibilities: Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge (Essential)
* Demonstrable knowledge in Palliative/End of life care
* Knowledge of clinical governance
* Specialist problem solving and assessment skills
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
* Good teaching, assessment, and presentation skills
* Analytical and judgmental skills
* Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team, including multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications (Essential)
* NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) Registration
* Record of continuous professional development
* First level degree/Diploma
* Recognized teaching certificate
* Evidence of Palliative/End of Life education or similar
Experience (Essential)
* Post-registration experience at band 5 or above in cancer, palliative/end of life care, or chronic disease management
* Current teaching experience
* Implementation of evidence-based practice
* Experience of audit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This role is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
UK Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. Further info at NHS Careers website.
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