Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Associate Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurse
The closing date is 17 November 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nurse to work as an Associate Specialist Palliative Care Nurse (AfC Band 6), based in our friendly, supportive team in our Norwich team (City PLACE).
The Community Specialist Palliative Care Nursing teams are based at locations across Norwich, North, South and West Norfolk providing expert clinical palliative and end of life care for patients in their own homes and care facilities.
The service also provides a palliative care advice line which operates from a coordination centre at the new purpose-built Priscilla Bacon Lodge, in Colney Norwich.
The teams work as part of the wider Specialist Palliative Care Service which includes a consultant-led specialist inpatient unit, a Psychological Therapies team and a Day Therapies service.
We currently have opportunity for 2 secondment posts, 1 at 37.5 hours a week and the other 35 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To deliver evidence-based clinical care for patients with life threatening illness who have complex specialist palliative care needs, from the point of diagnosis onwards under the supervision of the community Specialist Palliative Care Nurses.
To manage their own supervised clinical caseload, supporting patients and their families within their homes and in outpatient settings. The post-holder will link closely with community nursing teams, Hospice at Home/Supported Care, primary care, acute palliative care teams and the rest of services within specialist palliative care. The primary aim is to ensure continuity of care through all healthcare settings.
To undertake shifts as part of a clinical team operating the palliative care advice line service for professionals and patients/carers, providing clinical support and advice to any service users accessing this service.
To contribute to and be involved with audit, education/teaching and research.
About us
The service offers a commitment to ongoing personal development and offers a supportive, friendly network of colleagues.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job responsibilities
* To be responsible for caring for patients with life threatening illness with complex needs. Also, for their families and carers.
* To work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring continuity and quality in the provision of patient care.
* To recognise and deliver duty of care within legal and NMC requirements, Trust Policies and Clinical Governance.
* To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma in nursing and/or study to degree level or equivalent
* Mentorship or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience
* Has an understanding of specialist palliative care / oncology
* Ability to manage situations / environment
* Knowledge of Health Care policy and reform relevant to Specialist Palliative Care e.g. The End of Life Care Strategy, 6 Ambitions for Palliative Care NICE Guidance, NHS Cancer Plan
* Able to demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of symptom control
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
* IT literate
* Ability to communicate in the English language in both written and verbal formats.
* Ability to reflect on own practice
* Knowledge of advanced care planning
* Advanced Communication skills
Personal Attributes
* Caring and empathetic
* Innovative, adaptable to change
* Motivated, enthusiastic and approachable
* Assertive, self-aware and resilient
* Active listener
* Positive
* Team player
* Has vision and drive.
Other
* Respectful
* Has a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
£35,392 to £42,618 a yearpro rata per annum
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