Specialist Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner in Huddersfield

The Kirkwood Hospice Clinical Services is seeking a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. This is a full-time, permanent position with 37.5 hours per week (over 7 days). The salary is T2, Band C. Closing date for applications is 8th July 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model to the nursing team by delivering high-quality care as an expert practitioner.
• Set, monitor and continuously improve standards and the quality of patient care using benchmarks.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Supervise and maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC guidance and auditing standards.
• Ensure that all nursing staff follow current safeguarding practices including MCA and best interest practice and decision making.
• Support and inspire all members of the Multidisciplinary team, ensuring development of advanced/specialist palliative knowledge and competent professional practice.
• Work collaboratively with the Multidisciplinary team, promoting a leadership approach to empower shared accountability for clinical decisions.
• Engage and involve patients, families, and carers, encouraging a co-design approach to service development.
• Ensure the safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
• Promote evidence-based practice wherever possible.
• Work with the Matron to ensure clinical governance processes encompass measures to ensure quality of care.
• Support the implementation of benchmarking.
• Prioritise workload within agreed objectives and decide when to refer to others as appropriate.
• Act in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery code of conduct.
• Act on behalf of the Specialist Palliative Care Team Leader to ensure a consistent approach.
• Support all aspects of practice when senior nurses are absent.
• Hold a specialist palliative care portfolio (e.g., Frailty, Admission Avoidance, Vulnerable adults, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion).
• Ensure all staff have an individual performance development plan and maintain mandatory training requirements.
• Ensure implementation of the Hospice’s Study Leave policy and the induction and development of staff.
• Promote a positive learning environment within the clinical area.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records regarding staff education and attendance management.
• Actively participate in the palliative care education programme provided by the hospice.
• Provide leadership to the clinical team and develop new roles/ways of working.
• Delegate and empower staff.
• Support the nursing team, including recruitment, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Supervise staff rostering, ensuring adequate skill mix in the absence of the Team Manager.
• Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, and significant events, ensuring effective management and sharing of learning.
• Work with Matron to promote the development of all staff.
• Deliver an effective quality service and deputise for Team Manager/Matron in their absence.
• Monitor and evaluate through clinical audit the standard of care provided by the Palliative Care team.

Qualifications and Attributes:

• Advanced communication skills
• Proven teaching skills
• Excellent organisation, planning, and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence, with access to a personal vehicle for work purposes

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• High-quality, low-cost meals at our Dalton site
• Complementary therapies
• NHS Pensions are transferable for those already contributing

About The Kirkwood:

The Kirkwood provides specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for family members, friends, and carers during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life-limiting illness. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference and help The Kirkwood Support Life across Kirklees.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.