Overview
This is a Part Time position working 18.75 hours over 3 days, with occasional weekend rota cover. The post holder will need to hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle due to the community-based nature of the role.
Job responsibilities
COMMUNITY NURSE SPECIALIST | Band 6 | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum (pro rata)
The successful candidate duties will include:
* To participate in the development of services in line with the organisational strategic direction, to assist individuals to support "Death is a part of life", "Living Well", to lead to a "Peaceful death", incorporating a "Supported bereavement" and participate in developing/maintaining an "increase in income".
* To provide coaching support to the CPCT within the development of a new model of community palliative care.
* To work with the CPCT Clinical Lead to develop a program of continuous quality improvement and service development to improve patient, family, carer and staff experience.
* To work as part of a CPCT, to provide specialist palliative care to those with a life threatening illness and their
* To use learning opportunities to enhance the knowledge and skills of health and social care colleagues.
* To initiate and deliver formal training programmes in collaboration with the DH Education and Research and Training & Development Teams.
See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.
About us
Providing outstanding care as rated by CQC, Dorothy House provides compassionate, supportive and holistic care for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well. We are here for anyone in our community who is facing a life-limiting illness. Using our full breadth of service, we create individual care journeys, which start at diagnosis and continue with bereavement support for family, carers and children.
Benefits
* 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service
* Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development
* Pension with Life Assurance
* Colleague discount across our 29 retail stores
* 45p per mile for work travel
* Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: WEBREC1000466
Job locations: 19-21 Commercial Rd, Shepton Mallet BA4 5BU; Shepton Mallet; BA4 5BU
Qualifications and experience
Essential
* First Level Nurse qualification with clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
* Ongoing evidence of professional development
Desirable
* Clinical assessment and analytical skills - PACR course (or be willing to undertake)
* Relevant degree or post graduate qualification(s) eg. Specialist Practitioner qualification in District Nursing, Independent Non-Medical Prescriber, Specialist qualifications in Palliative Care, Oncology or Long Term Illness
Experience
Essential
* Clinical experience in relevant speciality
* Demonstrates evidence of palliative care knowledge
* Experience facilitating Learning and Practice
* Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
* Ability to work alongside and support other members of the team
* Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
Desirable
* Experience in teaching/education
* Research skills
* Community experience
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure may be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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
Employer: Dorothy House Hospice
Address: 19-21 Commercial Rd, Shepton Mallet BA4 5BU
Shepton Mallet
BA4 5BU
Employer's website: https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk
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