Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pembridge Specialist Palliative Care Service for a clinical nurse specialist to join our community team. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and compassionate registered nurse with the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a high level of expertise clinically, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly with consideration to the needs of the service. This post participates in the CNS weekend working rotation. The role is based at the Pembridge Hospice, St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to provide expert symptom control advice, social, emotional and spiritual care, and support to patients and their families/carers. They will have responsibility as the community palliative care keyworker for their own patient caseload, working independently and ensuring patients have an individualised plan of care. To actively participate in weekly Specialist Palliative Care multidisciplinary team meetings, attend GP meetings ,working closely with the wider community services to ensure excellent patient care. About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 824-INNER-7028720 Job locations St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing Exmoor Street London W106DZ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Post Registration qualification in Palliative Care Communication Skills training First level degree in related subject (or evidence of working towards this Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Desirable Advanced Communication Skills Course Advanced Physical Assessment Course Non - Medical Prescribing Course Teaching and Assessment qualification Master's level study in related subject (or willingness to work towards) Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in Palliative Care (or relevant speciality) at Band 6 or above Previous experience in a post with managerial experience Teaching and developing teaching materials Clinical Audit Skill Essential Oncology Nursing experience Community nursing experience Knowledge of professional and NHS issues; research and policy relating to palliative care and related specialities. Desirable Intermediate IT skills in word processing and MS Excel spreadsheets Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Post Registration qualification in Palliative Care Communication Skills training First level degree in related subject (or evidence of working towards this Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Desirable Advanced Communication Skills Course Advanced Physical Assessment Course Non - Medical Prescribing Course Teaching and Assessment qualification Master's level study in related subject (or willingness to work towards) Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in Palliative Care (or relevant speciality) at Band 6 or above Previous experience in a post with managerial experience Teaching and developing teaching materials Clinical Audit Skill Essential Oncology Nursing experience Community nursing experience Knowledge of professional and NHS issues; research and policy relating to palliative care and related specialities. Desirable Intermediate IT skills in word processing and MS Excel spreadsheets 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. 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. 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 Central London Community Health Trust Address St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing Exmoor Street London W106DZ Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)