Job title: Palliative Care and Symptom Control CNS
Salary: £53,931 - £64,710
Location: 22 Devonshire Place, London
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday - Friday
Are you a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care looking for your next step in a supportive and well-established team? This is an opportunity to take on a role where your clinical expertise, compassion and leadership will make a direct impact on patients and their families.
We are recruiting a Palliative Care and Symptom Control CNS to join our Specialist Palliative and Symptom Control Team. You will be based within the Duchess of Devonshire Wing, part of The London Clinic's cancer centre, delivering high quality, patient centred care within a modern and well supported environment.
About Us
The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals, with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional patient care since 1932. Based in the heart of Marylebone, the hospital provides a wide range of specialist medical and surgical services supported by modern facilities and highly experienced clinical teams.
Our cancer services are delivered through one of the UK's leading independent cancer centres, offering expert care across all tumour types, with a well-established reputation in stem cell transplantation, CAR T therapy, and advanced systemic treatments. The Duchess of Devonshire Wing is our purpose-built cancer centre, providing modern radiotherapy services, dedicated chemotherapy suites, and 47 oncology and haematology inpatient beds, ensuring patients receive high quality, coordinated and personalised care throughout their treatment journey
The role
As a CNS in our specialist palliative care team, you will work closely with our Palliative Medicine Consultant and a fellow CNS to deliver expert, gold-standard care to patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions. You will support patients and their families through complex care needs, drawing on your clinical expertise and emotional insight to ensure high-quality, person-centred support.
Key Duties
* Conduct in-depth assessments addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
* Develop and monitor individualised care plans in partnership with patients and families
* Offer clinical advice and emotional support to colleagues and carers
* Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure continuity of care
* Support service development and contribute to staff training
Skills and Experience
* Registered Nurse Adult with significant experience in palliative care and oncology
* Experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within a palliative setting
* Postgraduate qualification in palliative care or working towards
* Confident managing complex caseloads with a high level of autonomy
* Strong communication, leadership and clinical decision-making skills
* Compassionate, professional and patient focused approach
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
* Private Medical Insurance
* Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Life assurance
* Travel season ticket loan
* Family friendly benefits
* A range of retail discounts
* Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Why Join Us?
* Work in a cutting-edge facility within one of the UK's most respected cancer centres
* Supportive, professional environment with ongoing development opportunities
* Be part of a forward-thinking team, making a tangible impact on patient lives
* Access to leadership programmes, education, and career progression pathways
Apply now to join our team and be part of something truly meaningful in oncology care.
We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis. The advert may close early once all vacancies are filled, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.