Job summary We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated nurse with a passion for palliative and end-of-life care to join our hospital-based Palliative Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well-established and dynamic multi-disciplinary team dedicated to providing specialist advice and support to patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. About you Havesignificant experience at a senior level in palliative and end-of-life care. Hold adegree and a palliative care qualification. Possess excellent communication and leadership skills. Are committed to continuing professional development and education. Are working towards or willing to complete physical assessment and independent prescribing within the first 1-2 years. What We Offer A supportive and dynamic team environment. Opportunities for ongoing professional development. Achallenging yet rewarding career in specialist palliative care. Main duties of the job As a Macmillan Palliative Care CNS, you will: Provide expert clinical support to patients with both malignant and non-malignant disease. Manage a caseload of patients with specialist palliative care needs. Contribute to education, research, and the implementation of national guidelines. Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient care. Support a 7-day specialist palliative care visiting service within the hospital. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-RO167-B Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities Act as aclinical expert in palliative care, providing specialist advice, guidance, and supervision to clinical staff, patients, and carers. Promote best practice in palliative and end-of-life care through expert consultation and case management. Support the development of individualised care plans, ensuring they align with patient preferences and national palliative care standards. Work autonomously, managing a caseload of patients with complex palliative care needs while adopting the key worker role, as agreed with the Palliative Care Team Leader. Please see Job Description and Job Specification for further information Job description Job responsibilities Act as aclinical expert in palliative care, providing specialist advice, guidance, and supervision to clinical staff, patients, and carers. Promote best practice in palliative and end-of-life care through expert consultation and case management. Support the development of individualised care plans, ensuring they align with patient preferences and national palliative care standards. Work autonomously, managing a caseload of patients with complex palliative care needs while adopting the key worker role, as agreed with the Palliative Care Team Leader. Please see Job Description and Job Specification for further information Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General nurse with degree in nursing studies MSc in speciality or evidence of working towards Evidence of continuous professional development Mentor prep Advanced assessment skills Desirable Oncology/Palliative Care Qualification Communication skills training Knowledge of palliative care in the acute sector Independent nurse prescribing Competencies Essential Good leadership skills Experience in leading/managing a team Experience of change management Education of staff and patients Experience of audit Experience in service improvement Desirable Recognised leadership course Project management Report writing Specialist criteria Essential Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Management of a caseload Training and education of medical staff Clinical leadership skills and experience in a senior clinical role Recent use of audit and good analytical skills Desirable Oncology experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General nurse with degree in nursing studies MSc in speciality or evidence of working towards Evidence of continuous professional development Mentor prep Advanced assessment skills Desirable Oncology/Palliative Care Qualification Communication skills training Knowledge of palliative care in the acute sector Independent nurse prescribing Competencies Essential Good leadership skills Experience in leading/managing a team Experience of change management Education of staff and patients Experience of audit Experience in service improvement Desirable Recognised leadership course Project management Report writing Specialist criteria Essential Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Management of a caseload Training and education of medical staff Clinical leadership skills and experience in a senior clinical role Recent use of audit and good analytical skills Desirable Oncology experience 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)