COMMUNITY NURSE SPECLIALIST | Band 6 | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Full Time: 37.5 hours over 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
Location: Based across East Somerset
WHY THIS ROLE?
We are delighted to offer this internal opportunity to join our experienced and supportive Community Palliative Care Team (CPCT) as a Community Nurse Specialist. Working at the heart of community palliative care, you'll provide expert clinical support, symptom management and advance care planning for patients and their families, helping them live as well as possible with their condition.
This is an exciting role for a nurse who enjoys autonomous practice whilst working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. You'll support patients in their own homes and community settings, work collaboratively with GPs, district nurses and wider healthcare professionals, and play an important role in shaping the future delivery of community palliative care services. You'll also have opportunities to contribute to education, service development and quality improvement initiatives across Dorothy House.
Whether you already have previous experience in palliative care or have developed transferable skills within oncology, community nursing or another relevant specialty, we'd love to hear from colleagues who share our values of We Care, We Connect and We Create.
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:
- 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Plus, the additional ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday each year!
- Excellent training and development from day one, to support and grow you through your career!
- Pension with Life Assurance.
- Colleague discount across our 30 retail stores.
- 55p per mile for work travel.
- Mindful EmployerPlusCharter -supporting our colleagueswithaccess to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.
WHAT WILL THE ROLE INVOLVE?
As a Community Nurse Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering specialist palliative care across our community services. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a caseload of patients with life-limiting illness, providing specialist palliative care assessments, advice and support within the community
- Supporting patients and families with symptom management, advance care planning and complex decision-making
- Working collaboratively with GPs, district nurses, hospital colleagues and wider healthcare professionals to coordinate high-quality care
- Acting as a specialist resource for health and social care professionals, providing clinical advice, support and education
- Supporting the development of innovative community palliative care services and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Participating in education, mentorship and training activities for colleagues, learners and partner organisations
- Promoting excellent multidisciplinary team working and ensuring care reflects the values and standards of Dorothy House
- Contributing to service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities where appropriate
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
- First Level Nurse qualification with clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
- Clinical experience in relevant specialty - demonstrating evidence of palliative care knowledge
- Experience facilitating Learning and Practice
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Demonstratable experience working alongside and support other members of the team
- Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
- Ongoing evidence of professional development
- UK driving license with access to a vehicle
Desirable requirements:
- Full Independent Nurse Prescriber (or be willing to undertake this course) / Clinical assessment and analytical skills- PACR course (or be willing to undertake)
- Experience in teaching/education
- Research skills
- Experience working within the community
- Relevant degree or post graduate qualification(s) e.g. Specialist Practitioner qualification in District Nursing, Independent Non-Medical Prescriber, Specialist qualifications in Palliative Care, Oncology or Long Term Illness
INTERVIEWS
Interviews for this role will be held on Friday 13th November 2026.
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Nurse Specialist in Shepton Mallet employer: Dorothy House
Dorothy House Hospice Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment in the heart of Winsley, Wiltshire. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for professional advancement while fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Our part-time Specialist Occupational Therapist role allows you to make a meaningful impact in palliative care, all while enjoying the flexibility of occasional remote work.
