Clinical Nurse Specialist

Work as a specialist palliative care resource in relation to the control of symptoms and the provision of social, economic and spiritual care for the patient and family in the community setting. To provide advice, support and education to the primary health care team where appropriate, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Work as a specialist palliative care resource in relation to the control of symptoms and the provision of social, economic and spiritual care for the patient and family in the community setting. To provide advice, support and education to the primary health care team where appropriate, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

About us

St Raphaels Hospice is a charity-run hospice providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care for people in the Merton and Sutton areas. We offer inpatient and home-based care, as well as wellbeing support and bereavement services for families. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, ensuring dignity and comfort.

Job responsibilities

Make a Real Difference in Specialist Palliative CareAre you passionate about delivering exceptional palliative and end of life care in the community?We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Band 7 Community Clinical Nurse Specialist/Specialist Practitioner in Palliative Care (30 hours per week) to join our Community Specialist Palliative Care Team, supporting patients across Merton and Sutton.

At St Raphaels Hospice, we work closely with patients and those important to them, providing:

- Expert pain and symptom management
- Emotional and psychological support
- Specialist advice to GPs, District Nurses, and other professionals
- Access to other key services through effective signposting

We are proud of our innovative, patient-centred approach. We are looking for someone who is adaptable, confident working both independently and within a strong, supportive team. In return, we offer:

- A comprehensive range of staff benefits

Could this be you?

- A self-motivated, experienced nurse or healthcare professional with a passion for community palliative care
- Skilled in managing complex palliative care needs and navigating emotional conversations with sensitivity
- Deeply committed to the ethos and values of palliative and end of life care

If you're ready to make a genuine impact in your community we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

- Registered General Nurse or equivalent healthcare qualification. Demonstrate ability to work at degree level such as evidence of completion of a post graduate module. Relevant palliative qualification or equivalent experience. Demonstrate willingness to undertake academic courses. Significant post qualifying experience, including 1-2 years minimum working at band 6/7 in a variety of settings.
- Non-Medical Prescribing or willingness to work towards. Advanced Communications skills competence. Advanced Physical Assessment competence. Masters Degree or willingness to work towards.

Experience

- Evidence of working autonomously in the clinical setting. Clear record of ongoing continuing professional development. Understanding of clinical governance. Audit and research skills. IT literate. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Good understanding and knowledge of the issues relating to safeguarding. Understanding of equal opportunities/fair access values. Personal resilience. Evidence of change implementation and experience in motivating and engaging others. Good organisation and time management skills. Possession of a valid full UK driving licence.
- Experience of electronic patient records. Experience of working in the community, palliative care setting or an oncology setting. Evidence of caseload management and/or coordination of services.

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.

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