Sue Ryder

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Clinical Nurse Specialist

Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice

Oxenhope, Keighkey

37.5 hours per week and weekends on rotation

£39,031.78 - £43,120.44 or £43,359.78 - £47,169.21 for an NMP (plus competitive benefits)Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

We are there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

We are there when it matters.

About us

Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice is in Oxenhope, near Keighley. As well as expert palliative care, we support people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We work across Airedale, Wharfedale, Craven, and north Bradford.

We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.

We are able to provide care in our inpatient unit and our CNS and therapies teams are on hand to visit people and provide care for people in their own home.

Main duties of the job

About the role

Our Clinical Nurse Specialists play an essential role in providing high-quality, person centred care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. Their role extends beyond direct patient care to include education, leadership, and advocacy.

By combining clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills, they ensure that patients and families experience dignity, comfort, and peace during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Their role enhances the overall quality of palliative care and supports the healthcare team in delivering the best possible outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care Nurse who wants to work in a supportive environment where care of the patients comes first.

Your main duties will be to provide direct assessment, support and advocacy to service users and carers dealing with complex, distressing and life-limiting illnesses.

In addition:

You will manage your own caseload and provide expert care to service users, appropriate to their needs, wishes and culture.

You will collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate service user records.

About you

The successful applicant will play an active role within our team. Sue Ryder prides itself on giving our patients the best possible quality of life by providing a holistic and individualised service.

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of working in Palliative and End of Life Care.

About us

If you would like to arrange an informal visit to our hospice, please let us know.

Benefits

  • Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
  • Company pension scheme
  • Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
  • NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
  • Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website

At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, were proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted

28 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,031.78 to £47,169.21 a year DOE and NMP qualification - excludes enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0475-25-0097

Job locations

Sue Ryder

Keighley Road

Oxenhope

Keighley

West Yorkshire

BD22 9HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We are looking to recruit a registered nurse with experience as a community palliative care nurse or would consider a nurse with experience in palliative care and evidence of continued professional development in this speciality. You should have excellent communication skills and qualifications in advanced clinical assessment and mentorship. An NMP qualification is desirable.

* You must hold a Full UK driving licence*

Job description

Job responsibilities

About you

We are looking to recruit a registered nurse with experience as a community palliative care nurse or would consider a nurse with experience in palliative care and evidence of continued professional development in this speciality. You should have excellent communication skills and qualifications in advanced clinical assessment and mentorship. An NMP qualification is desirable.

* You must hold a Full UK driving licence*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of continued professional development within a specialism

Desirable

  • NMP Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • -NMC registered adult nurse
  • -Previous Clinical Case Load Management and Community experience
  • -Ability to support adjustments for diverse patient needs
  • -Skilled in accessible communication with patients and families
  • Commitment to inclusion and patient advocacy

Desirable

  • -Advanced communication training (e.g. Sage & Thyme)
  • -NMP qualification
  • -Experience with symptom management in complex needs
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of continued professional development within a specialism

Desirable

  • NMP Qualification

Experience

Essential

  • -NMC registered adult nurse
  • -Previous Clinical Case Load Management and Community experience
  • -Ability to support adjustments for diverse patient needs
  • -Skilled in accessible communication with patients and families
  • Commitment to inclusion and patient advocacy

Desirable

  • -Advanced communication training (e.g. Sage & Thyme)
  • -NMP qualification
  • -Experience with symptom management in complex needs

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

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder

Keighley Road

Oxenhope

Keighley

West Yorkshire

BD22 9HJ


Employer's website

https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Sue Ryder

Address

Sue Ryder

Keighley Road

Oxenhope

Keighley

West Yorkshire

BD22 9HJ


Employer's website

https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Joseph Machell

joseph.machell@sueryder.org

Details

Date posted

28 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,031.78 to £47,169.21 a year DOE and NMP qualification - excludes enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0475-25-0097

Job locations

Sue Ryder

Keighley Road

Oxenhope

Keighley

West Yorkshire

BD22 9HJ


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