Specialist Palliative Care Nursing Team Lead
The closing date is 26 January 2026.
We are seeking an inspiring and expert Lead Nurse for Specialist Palliative Care to lead our Palliative Care nursing team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and Specialist Support Nurses. This is a new role to introduce strategy and vision for specialist palliative care nursing across Cambridge University Hospitals.
This senior role offers the opportunity to provide strong professional leadership while remaining grounded in clinical practice. You will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the specialist palliative care nursing service, support and develop a skilled team of CNSs and SSNs, and ensure our care pathways remain safe, effective and aligned with national standards. Working closely with medical colleagues, senior nursing colleagues, operations teams and partners across the system, you will help to strengthen patient experience and drive innovation across both inpatient and outpatient services, including the anticipated Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will bring advanced clinical expertise to the management of complex palliative care cases, offering autonomous assessment, symptom management and MG00communication at times of uncertainty. Alongside this, you will champion the education, wellbeing and professional growth of the specialist nursing workforce, fostering a culture that values excellence, compassion and continual improvement.
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Crucial to the role is also track records in development and delivery of education, experience of audit and research in palliative care, and an interest in Quality Improvement would be advantageous.
About us
Come Nurse with us…
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patientенн record system that is improving health‑care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
* Our values and reputation-kind for outstanding care
* Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
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