Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Palliative care CNS Band 7 to join our dynamic team at Hammersmith Hospital. If you are passionate about Palliative care, but are not sure if the specialty is the right one for you, then this is the chance to work with the team and understand what it takes to be a Palliative care CNS on a fixed term contract. As a specialist palliative care CNS you will provide expert palliative care nursing advice, to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi professional team, in line with the local and national targets. The successful candidate will be trained to manage own caseload of patients with appropriate input from Senior team, working as part of the multi-disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team. Maintain effective communication with patients, families/carers and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless service delivery. As part of the specialist palliative care team, you will be supported to undertake comprehensive palliative care assessments identifying/diagnosing patients physical, social, psychological, cultural and spiritual needs; to facilitate the provision of quality nursing care and to contribute to decisions regarding clinical care and priorities. Attend or initiate case conferences as appropriate. Main duties of the job As a key member of a multi professional team, ensure appropriate referral anddiscussion with other members of the team to optimise patient care. Ensure patients are assessed, have care plans that are implemented andevaluated in accordance with Trust's evidence based procedural documents. To have local open and transparent communication channels that support themultidisciplinary team to do the right thing for people we care for, to be bold whenthey have good ideas and to speak up when things go wrong. Act as a clinical expert for palliative and end of life care. Ensure staffing is in line with Trust policy. Manage budgets and resources efficiently and effectively. Champion a culture of learning and quality improvement within the team Be an ambassador for palliative and end of life care across the Trust. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year Pa inclusive Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-SCCS-1874 Job locations Trust wide Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London W2 1NY Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Appropriate NMC registration (Adult Nursing) Degree level study or willingness to work towards Palliative care qualification Mentorship/ Teaching qualification Advanced Communication course or similar Desirable Master's degree or working towards in relevant subject Advanced physical assessment qualification Non-medical prescriber, or ready and willing to train as such Experience Essential Extensive experience within Palliative/ end of life care/long term conditions Experience of managing a clinical caseload. Experience of delivering educational sessions and developing training programmes Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations Desirable Recruitment and selection skills Evidence of leadership skills Experience with managing change in the work place Assertiveness skills Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Appropriate NMC registration (Adult Nursing) Degree level study or willingness to work towards Palliative care qualification Mentorship/ Teaching qualification Advanced Communication course or similar Desirable Master's degree or working towards in relevant subject Advanced physical assessment qualification Non-medical prescriber, or ready and willing to train as such Experience Essential Extensive experience within Palliative/ end of life care/long term conditions Experience of managing a clinical caseload. Experience of delivering educational sessions and developing training programmes Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations Desirable Recruitment and selection skills Evidence of leadership skills Experience with managing change in the work place Assertiveness skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address Trust wide Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust London W2 1NY Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)