St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Band 6

The closing date is 16 November 2025

Job summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Community) - Band 6

Full-Time - 37.5 Hours Per Week

Salary: £36,031 - £43,388 Per Annum(depending on qualifications & experience)

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is interested in palliative care and end of life care to join our dynamic specialist team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated, experienced Registered Nurse to join the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of specialist palliative care to patients and their families.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously and be responsible for complex holistic assessments and planning care to meet patients practical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs. They will work closely with primary and secondary care professionals and Hospice colleagues, and good communication and team working skills are essential.

Whilst the role can be busy and challenging, there is great reward in helping make a real difference to the quality of life and symptom control to those with life limiting conditions.

St Lukes is a friendly, dynamic, and progressive organisation, where innovation and a can-do ethos is championed; we would value those with the desire to work in this specialist area.

As a staff member of St Lukes, you will receive an attractive employment package, which includes 7 weeks annual leave rising with service (inc. bank hols) and membership to a cash back health plan.

We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post withFiona Frewer (ANP) or Charlotte Mowbray (Clinical Lead) on 01752 964200

Closing Date: Sunday 16 November 2025

1stInterviews: Monday 24 November 2025

2ndInterviews: To Be Arranged

About us

St Lukes is a friendly, dynamic, and progressive organisation, where innovation and a can-do ethos is championed; we would value those with the desire to work in this specialist area.

As a staff member of St Lukes, you will receive an attractive employment package, which includes 7 weeks annual leave rising with service (inc. bank hols) and membership to a cash back health plan.

Were an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record wont necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £36,031 - £43,388

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0259-25-0021

Job locations

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please see the job description and person specification attached.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Address

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

Address

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


Employer's website

https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

People Services

hr@stlukes-hospice.org.uk

01752964355

Details

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £36,031 - £43,388

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0259-25-0021

Job locations

Stamford Lane

Turnchapel

Plymouth

PL9 9XA


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