Job summary
Are you passionate about providing outstanding Palliative and End of Life Care within an acute hospital setting? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well-established hospital palliative care team at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking to appoint an experienced, highly skilled, and motivated Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will work as an autonomous practitioner managing a caseload of complex palliative care patients with a variety of conditions. Supported by an experienced team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Consultants, you will also have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of teaching, projects, service improvement as well as developing your own leadership skills. The Palliative Care Team provide a 7 day service which requires flexibility to cover weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
This post will suit an ambitious, organised, empathetic person who has excellent communication skills and enjoys working within a team
Main duties of the job
You will provide expert clinical care to patients with complex palliative care needs, the provision of education for carers and staff involved in generalist palliative care provision. You will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of local palliative care provision in participation with the West Suffolk Alliance. The post holder will act as an expert resource within the Trust and to the wider community.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
M
Job locations
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review full job description to view main responsibilities and duties of role.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review full job description to view main responsibilities and duties of role.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* o1st Level Registered Nurse
* oTeaching experience at ward level
Desirable
* oEducation to diploma/degree level, or working towards degree
* oNon-medical prescribing qualification in speciality
* oAdvanced Communication Skills Training
Experience and knowledge
Essential
* oExperience of audit
* oEvidence of professional development and its relevant application
* oAbility to train others
* oPrevious band 6 post holder or equivalent
* oPalliative or end of life care nursing experience
Desirable
* oOncology nursing experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
* oDemonstrate evidence of sound clinical knowledge of pain and symptom management
* oKnowledge of change management process
* oAbility to plan, organise and co-ordinate work under pressure
* oDemonstrate initiative
* oAbility to prioritise work
* oIT skills
* oExcellent communication skills
Desirable
* oAbility to assess psychological and psycho-social needs
* oEvidence of standard setting and protocol development
Personal qualities
Essential
* oFriendly and approachable
* oAbility to work autonomously
* oAbility to remain calm and work effectively in stressful situations
* oMotivated to work collaboratively and enthusiastically as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* oAbility to develop others
* oAbility to work flexibly to the needs of the service
* oTime management skills
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* o1st Level Registered Nurse
* oTeaching experience at ward level
Desirable
* oEducation to diploma/degree level, or working towards degree
* oNon-medical prescribing qualification in speciality
* oAdvanced Communication Skills Training
Experience and knowledge
Essential
* oExperience of audit
* oEvidence of professional development and its relevant application
* oAbility to train others
* oPrevious band 6 post holder or equivalent
* oPalliative or end of life care nursing experience
Desirable
* oOncology nursing experience
Skills and abilities
Essential
* oDemonstrate evidence of sound clinical knowledge of pain and symptom management
* oKnowledge of change management process
* oAbility to plan, organise and co-ordinate work under pressure
* oDemonstrate initiative
* oAbility to prioritise work
* oIT skills
* oExcellent communication skills
Desirable
* oAbility to assess psychological and psycho-social needs
* oEvidence of standard setting and protocol development
Personal qualities
Essential
* oFriendly and approachable
* oAbility to work autonomously
* oAbility to remain calm and work effectively in stressful situations
* oMotivated to work collaboratively and enthusiastically as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* oAbility to develop others
* oAbility to work flexibly to the needs of the service
* oTime management skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
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Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
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