At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate patient care and provide clinical oversight in a supportive hospice environment.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing hospice dedicated to compassionate care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured induction, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to equality and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified nurse with strong IT skills and a passion for palliative care.
The predicted salary is between 54710 - 54710 £ per year.
Hours: 30 - 37.5 per week
Location: Peace Hospice, Watford
Salary: Rennie Grove Peace Band 7 - £47,810 - £54,710 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: 07 October 2026 at 12 noon
Interview date: To be confirmed
The role of Coordination Centre Clinical Nurse Specialist is in place to be part of a small team of senior nurses who are responsible for the clinical coordination of care for patients and families referred to Rennie Grove Peace. You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas:
- Being the point of contact for patients, families, clients and professionals who contact the hospice, dealing with all clinical enquiries.
- Providing clinical oversight and triage for referrals to ensure that the patients and family members get the right Rennie Grove Peace service in a timely manner.
- Developing the Coordination Centre’s nursing role to ensure it provides a responsive, evidence based and high-quality service to beneficiaries and professionals.
- Working as a Specialist Palliative Care CNS in a different Rennie Grove Peace clinical setting on a monthly basis to maintain and develop skills.
- The post holder will undertake activities such as audits and case review in order to improve the Coordination Centre Service.
- Contributing to the wider strategic development of the hospice and help to translate local and national strategy relating to hospice care and Rennie Grove Peace to implement and deliver an effective service.
We are undertaking a review of our Job descriptions and the job description for this vacancy may be subject to slight changes. This will include rotation between Outpatients Department and Clinic. There is also a requirement to undertake the Independent prescribing course if not already qualified.
Act as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Click ‘Apply Now’…. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we do not sponsor for this role and due to the minimum hours required for this role, we cannot progress applications for candidates sponsored by another employer.
A good level of IT literacy is required, including confidence in using Microsoft Office applications, email, and other digital systems relevant to the role.
If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.
For an informal chat about this role or if you would like to arrange a visit to see the Hospice please contact Rebecca Varvel - Business, Operations and Performance Manager - Living Well and Care Coordination Centres on rebecca.varvel@renniegrovepeace.org.
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate to this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
Our commitment to Equality and Diversity: At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.
Coordination Centre Clinical Nurse Specialist in Watford employer: Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for those dedicated to providing high-quality palliative care. Located in Watford, our team thrives on collaboration and professional growth, with opportunities for continuous learning and development in a fulfilling role that makes a real difference in patients' lives. We prioritise employee well-being and foster a culture of respect and empathy, making it a rewarding place to work for passionate healthcare professionals.
Contact Details:
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care Recruitment Team