At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert palliative care and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses.
- Company: Join a compassionate specialist palliative care service in Berkshire & South Oxfordshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced pay for unsociable hours, and 35 days annual leave.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with excellent career progression and training.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while enjoying professional development opportunities.
- Qualifications: RGN with active NMC registration and previous palliative care experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45129 - 45129 £ per year.
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care
£38,286 - £45,129 per annum
Full Time (37.5 hours) or Part Time (22.5 hours)
Berkshire & South Oxfordshire Hubs
Make every conversation, every assessment and every decision count. Are you an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care Nurse, Hospice Nurse or Community Nurse looking for a role where you'll have the autonomy, support and time to deliver truly exceptional end of life care? Join a specialist palliative care service supporting patients with life-limiting illnesses across Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire.
Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you'll provide expert clinical care that helps patients remain comfortable, supported and in control, while making a lasting difference to the people closest to them. Based from one of the Berkshire hubs, you'll work across local services throughout Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire, combining autonomous clinical practice with close multidisciplinary collaboration.
The Role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you'll provide specialist assessment, expert symptom management and high-quality palliative care for patients with complex needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering holistic assessments and developing individualised care plans
- Managing complex symptoms and supporting patients approaching the end of life
- Providing specialist advice and guidance to patients, carers and healthcare professionals
- Supporting telephone triage and responding to clinical enquiries
- Working collaboratively with GPs, community teams and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Acting as a patient advocate, ensuring compassionate, person-centred care at every stage
- Maintaining accurate, high-quality clinical records
About You
You'll be an experienced clinician who enjoys working autonomously while remaining part of a supportive specialist team. You'll have:
- RGN with active NMC registration
- Previous palliative care experience
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Excellent communication, assessment and clinical decision-making skills
- A genuine passion for delivering outstanding palliative and end of life care
If you haven't yet completed your Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, you'll receive full support to achieve this as part of your ongoing professional development.
Why Join?
- Salary up to £45,129
- Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
- Full-time or part-time opportunities
- Structured induction with protected supernumerary period
- Fully supported Non-Medical Prescribing training
- Excellent career progression and specialist education
- NHS pension continuation (where applicable)
- 35 days annual leave
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
- Death in Service benefit
If you're looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist opportunity where your expertise is valued, your development is supported and every day brings the chance to make a meaningful difference, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today or contact Sam at Leaders in Care on 07828 876725 for a confidential discussion.
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care employer: Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd
Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Located in the vibrant community of Basingstoke, Hampshire, this role as an Adult Clinical Lead not only allows you to make a significant impact on individuals' lives but also provides opportunities for growth within a dedicated team focused on delivering personalised care. With a competitive salary of £45,000, you will be part of a rewarding environment that values your expertise and commitment to high-quality care.
Contact Details:
Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
