Band 6 Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist (Devt. Role) Community
The job holder will work under the supervision of a Community Clinical Nurse Specialist or Paramedic to promote, plan and provide high standards of palliative care. You will provide clinical expertise to support and facilitate individualised patient centred care to patients and carers with a life limiting illness.
You will work in collaboration with the MDT and facilitate and support the implementation of evidence-based practice and contribute to the on-going development of the service.
You will participate in clinical and educational activities related to developing specialist palliative care in the community and be able to participate in a seven day per week operational service.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected, under supervision, to deliver high standards of personalised care and identify the needs of patients through holistic assessment. You will manage the role of duty nurse working with support from the triage nurse specialist.
You will develop skills to enable you to hold a small caseload, under supervision. You will discuss all patient visits with your mentor or agreed deputy. You will assess, plan and implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care. You will provide symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care for the patient, family and carers.
You will be able to take responsibility for your own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying your own development needs. You will follow the outlined progression pathway towards a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist with the support from the Community Services Manager and Team Leads.
About us
We are a patient centred charity that delivers palliative and end of life care to thousands of people each year with advanced life-limiting illnesses who live in Northwest Surrey. The Hospice also provides support to their carers and families in patient homes, in care or nursing homes, or through its Inpatient Unit in the Hospice, as well as through the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre. This role is an essential component in supporting and complementing the Hospice Community Services Team, ensuring that the highest standards of care are implemented and that services meet statutory regulations and national standards.
The closing date is 12th April 2026. However, we will be interviewing during the advertising period and reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description document attached to the advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
* Experience in mentoring staff and students
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to motivate and inspire others
* Ability to form and maintain professional working relationships
* Calm, organised, flexible, approaching, enthusiastic and punctual
* Good working knowledge and application of the MS Office packages
* Effective time management and organisation skills
* Able to manage difficult situations effectively
* Advanced IT Skills
* Community experience
Experience
* Experience of working in an MDT
* Knowledge of palliative care and updated clinical practice within palliative care
* Knowledge of national, regional and local policy in relation to quality standards, targets and improvements initiatives
* Multi agency working
* Experience in research and audit
* Experience in helping to develop clinical services
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse on NMC register
* Experience of ongoing professional development
* Significant palliative or oncology experience
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.
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