Job summary
Closing Date: 10th November 2025 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: 11.11.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: 24th November 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for a 12 month secondment to join the hospital specialist palliative care team, and work as part of a dynamic, proactive and supportive team. The post holder will work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team providing palliative care to enhance the quality of life for patients / carers with any life limiting illness requiring palliative care, including complex physical, psychological and emotional needs. The post holder will also be involved in the delivery of End of Life education for staff. There will also be the opportunity for personal & professional development following a Core Competency Framework.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the Palliative Care Team.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be a Registered Nurse with post registration experience of caring for patients with palliative needs. The post holder must be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal communication skills and experience in teaching. Experience of undertaking audit is desirable. IT skills are essential.
Further details are enclosed within the role job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be a Registered Nurse with post registration experience of caring for patients with palliative needs. The post holder must be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal communication skills and experience in teaching. Experience of undertaking audit is desirable. IT skills are essential.
Further details are enclosed within the role job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of developing innovative practice
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration(RN)
- Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Advanced communication skills qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of developing innovative practice
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration(RN)
- Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Advanced communication skills qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
