Main area Palliative Care Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: work flexibly across 7 days, mainly core day time working hours. Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekend working required) Job ref 176-F-7370532
Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/09/2025 23:59
Palliative Care Nurse - Peterborough
Band 6
Job overview
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Specialist Palliative Care and enhance Palliative care skills experience and expertise within the Specialist Palliative Care field
Delivering high quality palliative care to patients within the Community setting and with the potential to rotate into the Acute Hospital setting across North Cambridgeshire.
You will have knowledge of symptom control for patients with end of life malignant or non-malignant care needs and be able to assess the holistic palliative care needs of a Patient and their family
The job will involve the education and training of other health professionals regarding end of life and specialist palliative care across North West Anglia NHS Trust and the local community.
In supporting a seven day specialist palliative care service the Trust region and the local community, the successful candidates will need to work weekends and Bank Holidays pro rata.
The role offers an opportunity to develop specialist palliative care knowledge and experience across the hospital and community provision in the region.
This role is community based initially,and candidates will be required to travel between to Community based patients and will therefore need to hold a current car or motorcycle licence and have access to a vehicle.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high quality holistic palliative care interventions to patients with complex palliative care needs, their families and support care teams.
To demonstrate nurse leadership in action, role modelling Trust values whilst delivering patient focused care.
To deliver teaching formally and informally to patients, carers and colleagues.
To engage with service improvement tools, including audit to support service innovation and audit.
Developing Skill and expertise and delivering plans of care delegated by the Specialist MDT.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Be an accountable professional acting in the best interests of people, putting them first and providing complex clinical care that is evidence-based, person-centred, safe and compassionate. Delivering care planned and delegated by the Specialist Multidisciplinary team.
Use existing knowledge and expertise and enhanced levels of clinical judgement to undertake complex and holistic assessments within the scope and level of practice expected of a Palliative Nurse.
Act within the scope of practice and expertise to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate care using clinical assessments, diagnostics, and interventions.
Act as a resource within their own organisation and for external agencies.
Develop, deliver and evaluate education and training opportunities for others within own scope of practice.
Communicate effectively in challenging environments and situations with patients, their families/carers and the multi-disciplinary team.
Encourage and engage with innovative clinical practice to support a culture of excellence within the wider health and care team.
Manage unpredictable and unplanned clinical situations with support from senior MDT colleagues.
Participate in resource management, service development, planning and service improvement.
Develop and appraise staff and learners in line with expected level of competence.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
* Specialist module in palliative field, or working toward, or willing to achieve within agreed fixed time period.
* NMC or HCPC Registered Professional
* Advanced Communication Skills
* Masters level qualification or unit in specialist field
Experience
* Can demonstrate nurse leadership through extended roles
* Multi-disciplinary Team working
* Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
* Managing people
Knowledge
* Holistic Palliative Assessment
* Legislation including knowledge of Mental Capacity and Care Act
* Specialist palliative care symptom control and ability to identify palliative emergencies
* Up to date knowledge of palliative care guidance and best practice local and national initiatives
* Ethical dilemmas and how to approach them
Disclosure & Barring Check Fee
Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.
Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.
Early closure notice
We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.
International Applicants & Sponsorship
We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK.
Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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