Advance Care Planning (ACP) Specialist Nurse
The closing date is 12 February 2026
Job summary
Advance Care Planning (ACP) Specialist Nurse
Fixed-Term Contract until July 2027
Location: Crimple House, Harrogate
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Salary: £28,893.18 per annum (FTE £39,399.80 per annum)
Do you want to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to our local communities? Our family of services including Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just B and Saint Michaels Hospice provide vital support to people when they need it most. Our vision is of a community where everyone gets the care they need, want and deserve You can help make that a reality.
We are an independent charity powered by local communities. Every day, we help to improve quality of life for people living with terminal illness, bereavement and mental health concerns, because our belief is that no one should suffer. Our incredible teams work together to make this happen.
Main duties of the job
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join ourAdvanced Care Planning Service, working in partnership with the NHS to support patients with palliative care needs.
You will work autonomously to support patients and families to develop advance care plans, including advance statements, treatment escalation plans, ReSPECT documents and emergency healthcare plans. The role involves sensitive communication around future care, including preferred place of death, and close collaboration with GPs, specialist teams, hospitals, care homes and hospice services.
Essential:
Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN
Degree in Nursing
Significant palliative care experience (acute/community)
Experience in advance care planning
Excellent communication, organisational and record-keeping skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Access to own transport
Desirable:
Qualifications or training in palliative/end-of-life care
Knowledge of advance care planning tools and SystmOne
Experience in service development, audit, training or mentorship
About us
How we look after you
We put people first in all that we do, which includes our own team
Wellbeing and resilience support with a dedicated team by your side
Flexible and hybrid working for many roles
A supportive and caring environment
Opportunities to grow, develop and progress, with culture of lifelong learning
Benefits include 8% employer pension contribution, enhanced family leave and pay, generous annual leave, staff discount on our online shop, shopping and lifestyle discounts platform.
Details
Date posted
22 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£28,893.18 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
16 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
B0009-26-0004
Job locations
Crimple House
Hornbeam Park Avenue
Harrogate
HG2 8NA
Employer details
Employer name
Saint Michaels Hospice
Address
Crimple House
Hornbeam Park Avenue
Harrogate
HG2 8NA
Employer's website
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