Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Community Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care who leads on the assessment,
planning and delivery of a consistently high standard of person centred
specialist palliative care.
Call to
action - How to Apply
If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a
much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Jen Forsyth (Team Leader) jennifer.forsyth@moyacole.org.uk if
more information is required.
Applicants
must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at
this time.
The
successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to
the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within
the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training
appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.
All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and
responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working
Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty
2015.
Timescales
We reserve the right
to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.
Closing
Date: 13th April 2026
Interview
Date: 23rd April 2026
Main duties of the job
The Community Clinical Nurse Specialist
in Palliative Care leads on the assessment, planning and delivery of a
consistently high standard of person centred specialist palliative care. They
lead on the coordination and day-to-day management of
the service to ensure a consistently high standard of service provision and
develop and maintain good working relationships with the multidisciplinary team
internally and externally to the organisation.
The role supports service developments,
acts in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, and works in line with the
organisations values and clinical strategy. The Community Clinical Nurse
Specialist demonstrates the core competencies of the CNS, which include
Clinical, Education, Leadership, and Audit and Research.
About us
At Moya Cole, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's
providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by
life-limiting illnesses.
We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding
person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya
Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations.
You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve
our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Key
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave rising to 37
after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time
employees)
- Buy an additional week annual leave
(pro rata for part-time)
- Heath cash plan
- Contributory pension scheme up to 7%
matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS
pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12
months)
- Life cover
- Free parking
- Discounted meals on site
- Meaningful work, making a difference
in the lives of others
- Opportunity to develop your leadership
skills within a structured development framework
- IIP Platinum employer creating the
right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care will:
- Lead on the assessment, planning
and delivery of a consistently high standard of person centred specialist
palliative care
- Lead on the coordination and day-to-day
management of the service in order to ensure a consistently high standard of
service provision
- Develop and maintain good working
relationships with the multidisciplinary team internally and externally to the
organisation
- Lead on and support service
developments
- Act in accordance with the NMC
Code of Conduct
- Act in accordance with the
organisations values and clinical strategy
- Demonstrate the core competencies
of the CNS which are Clinical; Education; Leadership; and Audit and Research
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Community Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care will:
- Lead on the assessment, planning
and delivery of a consistently high standard of person centred specialist
palliative care
- Lead on the coordination and day-to-day
management of the service in order to ensure a consistently high standard of
service provision
- Develop and maintain good working
relationships with the multidisciplinary team internally and externally to the
organisation
- Lead on and support service
developments
- Act in accordance with the NMC
Code of Conduct
- Act in accordance with the
organisations values and clinical strategy
- Demonstrate the core competencies
of the CNS which are Clinical; Education; Leadership; and Audit and Research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration, evidence of personal and professional development, and experience of working at Band 6 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working and studying in specialist palliative care, leadership, change management, and working in the community.
- Non-medical prescriber, Advanced Communication skills course, and mentorship and teaching experience.
- Ability to play an active role in education, work safely and autonomously as a lone worker and as part of a team, and evaluate research to ensure evidence-based practice.
- A good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice, ability to establish good working relationships to promote best practice and take a lead in change management.
- Experience and understanding of current issues in specialist palliative care community nursing, and ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in the community.
- We are also seeking someone who can analyse, interpret, collate and utilise a wide range of information to enhance service development, demonstrate the ability to set and establish priorities, manage time, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively across a range of services.
- You will bring competent IT skills, audit experience, strategic competence, and the ability to take on board new concepts and problem solve.
- Personal attributes include the ability to manage the emotional impact of working in a specialist palliative care team, promote cohesive and effective team working, be self-aware, and be responsible for your own CPD and personal development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration, evidence of personal and professional development, and experience of working at Band 6 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working and studying in specialist palliative care, leadership, change management, and working in the community.
- Non-medical prescriber, Advanced Communication skills course, and mentorship and teaching experience.
- Ability to play an active role in education, work safely and autonomously as a lone worker and as part of a team, and evaluate research to ensure evidence-based practice.
- A good understanding of clinical governance and its application in practice, ability to establish good working relationships to promote best practice and take a lead in change management.
- Experience and understanding of current issues in specialist palliative care community nursing, and ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in the community.
- We are also seeking someone who can analyse, interpret, collate and utilise a wide range of information to enhance service development, demonstrate the ability to set and establish priorities, manage time, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively across a range of services.
- You will bring competent IT skills, audit experience, strategic competence, and the ability to take on board new concepts and problem solve.
- Personal attributes include the ability to manage the emotional impact of working in a specialist palliative care team, promote cohesive and effective team working, be self-aware, and be responsible for your own CPD and personal development.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
