Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6)
The closing date is 15 February 2026
Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate and highly motivated Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist to work within the Hospital Palliative Care Team. The role involves providing support and specialist palliative nursing input across the Trust, providing patient-centred, safe and efficient specialist care in-line with the appropriate standards.
The post holder will:
o Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for palliative care patients
o Provide specialist palliative care advice and education to clinical colleagues (multidisciplinary team) and patients/carers/relatives
o Assist in the development of the service
o Assist in the review and development of clinical guidelines, protocols and policies
Main duties of the job
Clinical -
The post holder will:
Provide specialist nursing care and support the care provision for patients with specialist palliative care needs utilizing and developing referral and discharge criteria for specialist nurse intervention.
Perform comprehensive, holistic assessment of patients and carers utilizing advanced skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Work collaboratively with patients/ families, colleagues and other professionals/services to ensure individuals palliative care needs are met.
Support and develop the continuity of care for patients throughout the whole pathway of care. Assist and/or advise on the nomination of a suitable professional as the key worker, as appropriate, at different points of the patients' pathway.
Promote and provide effective communication with patients and carers and all clinical colleagues.
Maintain accurate, appropriate and concise patient records in line with the Trust's policy for record keeping.
Promote and provide relevant and clear information, education and advice for patients, carers and family according to their needs.
Act as the patient's advocate, as appropriate, supporting and promoting their involvement in decision making.
Provide specialist advice and information to professional colleagues, patients, carers and the public.
Work within the Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Policies and Procedures.
Work within all NMC code of conduct and practices.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Details
Date posted
30 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
423-7711192
Job locations
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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