Job Overview
As a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and those important to them at some of the most significant moments of their lives. You will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based specialist palliative care, providing expert clinical advice, advocacy, and compassionate support to patients, families, and colleagues across seven days of service delivery.
Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure care is person‑centred, dignified, and responsive to individual needs, while promoting comfort, choice, and quality of life. The team works closely with wards, departments, and services across the Trust, as well as with partners beyond organisational boundaries, to ensure seamless and coordinated care. You will also contribute to the education and development of staff, supporting excellence in palliative and end‑of‑life care across the organisation.
In return, you will join a supportive, experienced, and values‑driven team, where your contribution is genuinely valued. You will be encouraged and supported in your professional development, with opportunities to grow your specialist knowledge and skills within this rewarding role.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a caseload of patients and families/carers with specialist palliative care needs
* Providing expert advice on symptom control, psychosocial support, and ethical issues
* Developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships through skilled, compassionate communication
* Acting as an advocate for patients and families
* Supporting patients towards self‑care and educating carers
* Working collaboratively across health and social care settings
* Working flexibly to meet service demands (unsocial hours, 7‑day service)
Benefits
* Competitive benefits package, including a substantial annual leave allowance
* Flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities
* Career development and professional support in a dedicated palliative care environment
Equality and Diversity
We are proud to serve a diverse population and are committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs. As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected]
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