Integrated Specialist Palliative Care CNS
Fixed Term 12 months Maternity cover – 28.5 hours per week with weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis.
Band 6 Development Post Considered. Possible Secondment Opportunity.
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Integrated Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver expert palliative and end‑of‑life care across acute, community and integrated settings, supporting patients with complex needs and their families.
As a Band 7 CNS, you will provide advanced clinical leadership, specialist assessment, care planning, and education, working collaboratively across organisational boundaries to ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care.
We also welcome applications from experienced Band 6 nurses with a strong interest in palliative care who wish to develop into a Band 7 role. A structured development and supervision programme will be offered to support progression for suitable candidates.
Responsibilities
* Provide advanced clinical leadership and specialist assessment in palliative and end‑of‑life care.
* Develop, review and implement comprehensive care plans for individual patients.
* Educate and support multidisciplinary team members and independent contractors on palliative care practices.
* Contribute to service development, quality improvement and educational programmes for primary care and private sectors (care homes).
* Manage a caseload and evaluate the care given to continuously improve patient and carer outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
* Registered Nurse status with significant post‑registration experience.
* Specialist knowledge and experience in palliative and end‑of‑life care.
* Excellent communication, leadership and multidisciplinary working skills.
* Commitment to education, service development and quality improvement.
Our Organisation
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within hospitals and across our community for adults and children.
Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Excellence
Diversity and Inclusion
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We recognise underrepresented communities and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits
* Flexible working
* 27–33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Sick pay
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Free eye tests and health checks
* Gym discount
* Free bicycle loan scheme
* Salary sacrifice car scheme
* Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance and more
Application Process
Secondment opportunity considered for existing Trust staff. Discussion with current line manager advised prior to application. This advert closes on Thursday 11 Jun 2026. Informal enquiries welcomed.
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