Job summary Clinical Specialist - Palliative Care CNS Guildford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Part Time Up to £50,000.00 pro rata dependent on skills and experience plus enhancements 25 hours per week with the potential to become full time equivalent It starts with you. Main duties of the job As a Palliative Care CNS, you will: Independently manage own caseload & responsible for the care and management of patients with life limiting illnesses including the provision of specialist symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care for the patient and family. Ensure continual optimal care for inpatients, outpatients and their families. Sharing of expert knowledge and training other members of staff Facilitate and support healthcare teams to implement evidence-based practice, and will contribute to the development of the Palliative and EOL Care Services. Development of policies, protocols, and guidelines for palliative care patients and ensuring they are implemented Initiate and audit the clinical effectiveness of the palliative care service. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role About us Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. We are proud to have received a "good" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Our facilities include 49 en-suite patient bedrooms, 4 operating theatres, acute dependency and oncology units. We've been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for cancer care and our Endoscopy service has achieved JAG accreditation. Our site is shared with an NHS Trust hospital, giving us access to their facilities. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit. The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25 and we are located about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £50,000 to £50,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number JR0085766 Job locations Stirling Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7RF Guildford GU2 7RF Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Specialist - Palliative Care CNS Guildford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Part Time Up to £50,000.00 pro rata dependent on skills and experience plus enhancements 25 hours per week with potential to become full time equivalent We have an opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care CNS to join our Hospital. This post offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced palliative care nurse to set up a service at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. As a Palliative Care CNS you will be work closely with the Palliative Care Consultant, as well as with other members of the MDT to provide the highest standards of specialist nursing care to patients with complex palliative care, symptom control and End of Life Care (EOLC) needs. The post holder will be expected to look at current provision of palliative care support and develop the service to meet the growing needs of the patients. This is a permanent part-time position with the potential of becoming Full time and also potential to Saturday working in the future As a Palliative Care CNS, you will: Independently manage own caseload & responsible for the care and management of patients with life limiting illnesses including the provision of specialist symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care for the patient and family. Ensure continual optimal care for inpatients, outpatients and their families. Sharing of expert knowledge and training other members of staff Facilitate and support healthcare teams to implement evidence-based practice, and will contribute to the development of the Palliative and EOL Care Services. Development of policies, protocols, and guidelines for palliative care patients and ensuring they are implemented Initiate and audit the clinical effectiveness of the palliative care service. Skills & Experience: Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin. Post-Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing or equivalent, and/or evidence of Masters level learning. Considerable post registration experience in an acute hospital within an oncology setting with experience in palliative care or area of relevance. Clinical leadership qualities, including team working and team building skills, with excellent communication & organizational skills, and the ability to problem solve in all types of situations. Level 2 Psychological Care Training / Advanced communication skills and systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) course are desirable. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. We are proud to have received a "good" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our facilities include 49 en-suite patient bedrooms, 4 operating theatres, acute dependency and oncology units. We've been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for cancer care and our Endoscopy service has achieved JAG accreditation. Our site is shared with an NHS Trust hospital, giving us access to their facilities. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit. The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25 and we are located about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Specialist - Palliative Care CNS Guildford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Part Time Up to £50,000.00 pro rata dependent on skills and experience plus enhancements 25 hours per week with potential to become full time equivalent We have an opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care CNS to join our Hospital. This post offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced palliative care nurse to set up a service at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. As a Palliative Care CNS you will be work closely with the Palliative Care Consultant, as well as with other members of the MDT to provide the highest standards of specialist nursing care to patients with complex palliative care, symptom control and End of Life Care (EOLC) needs. The post holder will be expected to look at current provision of palliative care support and develop the service to meet the growing needs of the patients. This is a permanent part-time position with the potential of becoming Full time and also potential to Saturday working in the future As a Palliative Care CNS, you will: Independently manage own caseload & responsible for the care and management of patients with life limiting illnesses including the provision of specialist symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care for the patient and family. Ensure continual optimal care for inpatients, outpatients and their families. Sharing of expert knowledge and training other members of staff Facilitate and support healthcare teams to implement evidence-based practice, and will contribute to the development of the Palliative and EOL Care Services. Development of policies, protocols, and guidelines for palliative care patients and ensuring they are implemented Initiate and audit the clinical effectiveness of the palliative care service. Skills & Experience: Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin. Post-Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing or equivalent, and/or evidence of Masters level learning. Considerable post registration experience in an acute hospital within an oncology setting with experience in palliative care or area of relevance. Clinical leadership qualities, including team working and team building skills, with excellent communication & organizational skills, and the ability to problem solve in all types of situations. Level 2 Psychological Care Training / Advanced communication skills and systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) course are desirable. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. We are proud to have received a "good" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our facilities include 49 en-suite patient bedrooms, 4 operating theatres, acute dependency and oncology units. We've been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for cancer care and our Endoscopy service has achieved JAG accreditation. Our site is shared with an NHS Trust hospital, giving us access to their facilities. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit. The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25 and we are located about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you. Person Specification Qualifications Essential We have an opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care CNS to join our Hospital. This post offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care Specialist Nurse at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. As a Palliative Care CNS you will be work closely with the Palliative Care Consultant, as well as with other members of the MDT to provide the highest standards of specialist nursing care to patients with complex palliative care, symptom control and End of Life Care (EOLC) needs. The post holder will be expected to look at current provision of palliative care support and develop the service to meet the growing needs of the patients. This is a permanent part-time position with the potential of becoming Full time and also potential to Saturday working in the future Experience Essential Skills & Experience: Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin. Post-Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing or equivalent, and/or evidence of Masters level learning. Considerable post registration experience in an acute hospital within an oncology setting with experience in palliative care or area of relevance. Clinical leadership qualities, including team working and team building skills, with excellent communication & organizational skills, and the ability to problem solve in all types of situations. Level 2 Psychological Care Training / Advanced communication skills and systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) course are desirable. Person Specification Qualifications Essential We have an opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care CNS to join our Hospital. This post offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care Specialist Nurse at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital. As a Palliative Care CNS you will be work closely with the Palliative Care Consultant, as well as with other members of the MDT to provide the highest standards of specialist nursing care to patients with complex palliative care, symptom control and End of Life Care (EOLC) needs. The post holder will be expected to look at current provision of palliative care support and develop the service to meet the growing needs of the patients. This is a permanent part-time position with the potential of becoming Full time and also potential to Saturday working in the future Experience Essential Skills & Experience: Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin. Post-Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing or equivalent, and/or evidence of Masters level learning. Considerable post registration experience in an acute hospital within an oncology setting with experience in palliative care or area of relevance. Clinical leadership qualities, including team working and team building skills, with excellent communication & organizational skills, and the ability to problem solve in all types of situations. Level 2 Psychological Care Training / Advanced communication skills and systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) course are desirable. 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 Nuffield Health Address Stirling Road Guildford Surrey GU2 7RF Guildford GU2 7RF Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)