Clinical Nurse Specialist (Nights) in Theale

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

At the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice and community nursing services across Berkshire West, we look after people living with life-limiting conditions and offer support for families too.

Our Clinical Nurse Specialists play an essential role in providing high-quality, person-centred care for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. By combining clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills, they ensure that patients and families experience dignity, comfort, and peace during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Their role enhances the overall quality of palliative care and supports the healthcare team in delivering the best possible outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care Nurse who wants to work in a supportive environment where care of the patients comes first. Your main duties will be to provide direct assessment, support and advocacy to service users and carers dealing with complex, distressing and life-limiting illnesses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing overnight support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring they receive timely advice and guidance. This role will be based on the In-Patient Unit at Duchess of Kent Hospice and will include responding to telephone calls and offering appropriate clinical advice throughout the night. The successful candidate will also be expected to have a strong interest in completing their Non-Medical Prescribing course as part of their ongoing professional development.

You will collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate service user records.

The successful applicant will play an active role within our team. Sue Ryder prides itself on giving our patients the best possible quality of life by providing a holistic and individualised service. Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of working in Palliative and End of Life Care with evidence of additional, role-specific qualifications and professional development.

Sue Ryder provides a thorough induction with supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training/competency assessment will be provided. There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care, and planned career progression through our education programme and development framework is encouraged.

If you would like to arrange an informal visit to our hospice, please let us know.

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours, company pension scheme, continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply), 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays, NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply), enhanced maternity and paternity pay, Electric Vehicle Scheme, Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we're proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Once in post you will have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.

For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit our website.

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.

Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.

Person Specification

• Qualifications - NMC registered with Non Medical Prescribing qualification
• Previous Clinical Case Load Management and Community experience
• Ability to support adjustments for diverse patient needs
• Skilled in accessible communication with patients and families
• Commitment to inclusion and patient advocacy
• Advanced communication training (e.g. Sage & Thyme)
• Experience with symptom management in complex needs

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.

£38,286 to £51,132.73 a year per annum, pro rata - DOE and NMP qualification

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: B0475-26-0009

Job locations: Merlin House, Brunel Road, Theale, RG7 4AB, Sue Ryder, Duchess of Kent Hospice, Reading, RG30 2DX, Sue Ryder Palliative Care Hub South Oxfordshire.