Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse in Watford

Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse

Join Our Team as a Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse! We are based at Unit 16 Building Research Establishment, Watford

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Specialist Palliative Care Service at the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Hertfordshire Division.

As a Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse, you will be an integral part of our integrated Cancer, Non-Cancer, and Palliative Care team, working across organizational boundaries to deliver exceptional care. Your role will encompass:

• Advanced Clinical Practice
• Training and Education
• Service Development/Leadership
• Audit

This position offers a unique chance to develop your skills in palliative and end-of-life care, working alongside a multi-professional team dedicated to providing the highest standard of care.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated nurse who is:Qualified with experience in palliative/end-of-life care

Organised and flexible, able to adapt to the needs of our patients

Compassionate towards patients and their families

Collaborative, with experience working in a multidisciplinary team

Proficient in IT, with experience using SystmOne

Excellent in communication, with strong community nursing skills

Skilled in triaging to ensure the best outcomes for patients

Holder of a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes (unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010)

Join us in making a meaningful difference. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team!

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
• First level degree or undertaking a first level degree
• Teaching qualification or willing to undertake
• Advanced Communication Course
• Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation competencies
• Willingness to undertake further academic or practical study at a higher level for e.g. Master's degree
• Extended Nurse Prescribing Qualification

Experience

• Candidates should have attained an appropriate level of experience to the fulfil the competencies required in palliative care or oncology
• Suitable applicants will have demonstrable post registration experience working at a senior level in palliative or end of life care
• Community experience
• Evidence of experience in a teaching and mentoring role
• Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
• Understanding of current political and policy context in Primary health Care
• Knowledge of research processes
• Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
• Knowledge of resource management
• Up to date evidence of continued professional development and of reflective practice in a professional portfolio
• Proven leadership skills in some aspect of service development
• Experience of participation in research, audit and evaluation
• Experience of leading change and innovation
• Experience of using counselling skills

Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to utilise a range of expert communication methods appropriate to situation
• Is able to use communication theories to inform and to organise care packages as appropriate
• Is able to communicate complex, and sensitive information which requires empathy and reassurance related to palliative care patients and their families and professionals working with them
• Has ability to use influencing, negotiating and counselling skills in highly emotive atmosphere
• Has the ability to challenge and be challenged regarding triage outcomes
• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Key Attributes

• Team player
• Has a good sense of humour

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.

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-HERTS-8016820

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