Job summary
Palliative and End of Life Care Services provide various levels of support to people with limited conditions and those who are in the final phase of life. The service provides one to one support as well as advisory capacity to other professionals. The service works through a central point of referral, in conjunction with the Community Nursing Teams. The Palliative Care Team provides expert clinical and social care for patients with challenging and life-limiting diagnoses and their families, across all care settings in the North East Lincolnshire locality.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Job title: Associate Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care
Department: Palliative and End of Life Services
Base: St Andrews Hospice or Diana Princess of Wales Hospital
Hours: 20 hrs a week
Permanent
Salary Range 6 £36,806 - £44,717 pro rata per annum
As part of this role you will work autonomously in undertaking specialist palliative care assessments and provide specialist clinical advice, intervention and support to people with complex palliative and end of life care problems according to the Levels of Intervention.
You will also deliver the service across all care settings which will include community, hospital and care homes as appropriate. Part of the role will be to work in collaboration with cancer and palliative care teams in North East Lincolnshire.
For more information about the role and informal chat before you apply, please email Vicky Martin at vickymartin@nhs.net.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in a customer satisfaction feedback which is over 95%. Our services have received national recognition and awards, including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and promote family friendly and flexible working. Care Plus Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and expects the same commitment from staff and volunteers. We are a Disability Confident employer and will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Details
Date posted: 30 January 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £36,806 to £44,717 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: B9814-26-131
Job locations: St. Andrews Hospice, Peaks Lane, Grimsby DN32 9RP; Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho Road, Grimsby DN33 2BA
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to it for more information.
Person Specification
Experience
* Minimum of 3 years post registration experience with at least one year of working within palliative and end of life care
* Experience of dealing with emotional and highly distressing situations
* Experience of teaching on a one to one level
Desirable
* Broad range of clinical experience including working across care settings
* Experience of clinical audit and/or research in palliative care
Qualifications
* First Level Registered Nurse
* A relevant degree
* Teaching qualification or mentorship qualification
* Minor illness
Desirable qualifications
* Counselling qualification
Knowledge & Skills
* Demonstrate a depth of understanding of the fundamental principles of specialist palliative care
* Diplomacy and negotiating skills applicable to a variety of settings
* Effective and accurate IT skills
* Ability to work autonomously
Other
* Able to transport self and equipment around the North East Lincolnshire area
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Care Plus Group
St. Andrews Hospice, Peaks Lane, Grimsby DN32 9RP
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