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Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity available within the in- patient Palliative care team at the Royal Free site. We are a dynamic and supportive team who offer various learning opportunities whilst in post.
The CNS contributes to the provision of specialist palliative care in the acute hospital setting for patients facing life-limiting illnesses (within the remit of the multi- disciplinary team) accepting patient referrals to agreed criteria and managing their own caseload with the support of the Lead Nurse and Consultant Nurse. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health and social care professionals. They will contribute to the development and smooth running of the service. The post holder will work to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to provide patient centred seamless care and will take part in the 7 day / week service to hospital patients and North Camden community patients.
Main duties of the job
To manage a caseload and provide an expert and autonomous nursing service for patients with life limiting illness and potentially facing end of life care issues, and support them and their families, using advance clinical judgement and knowledge in palliative care. To lead and innovate nursing practice in palliative care on the Royal Free Hospital site. To take part in a 7 day / week face to face clinical nurse specialist – specialist palliative care service. To contribute to the weekly specialist palliative care MDT To design and deliver specialist palliative care education; and deliver palliative and end of life education. To support and mentor students in the team. To take part in the regular palliative care team programme of service development and review of clinical practice. To develop research skills and contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary research within palliative care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a senior nurse
- Extensive experience of caring for patients with advanced progressive illness
- Experience of working in a learning environment e.g. mentorship/coaching role
- Experience of autonomous working e.g. managing a case load; nurse led clinics
- Evidence of improving the patient experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Skills and knowledge in general palliative care
- Ability to articulate understanding of specialist palliative care
- Understanding of, and commitment to, team working
- Ability to be self-directional, manage own time and caseload
- Ability to articulate experience of clinical governance responsibilities and issues
- Evidence of developing leadership skills
- Ability to articulate the assessment of psycho-social and spiritual needs
- Evidence of practical application of evidence based knowledge
- Evidence of excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Ability to represent service at internal or external meetings
Desirable
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Experience of clinical supervision
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
- • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Commitment to palliative and end of life care
- Flexible approach to work and able to work weekends
- A willingness to adapt to change for the benefit of patient and family care
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant first degree
- Relevant post-basic qualification
- Teaching and assessing qualification and/or extensive teaching experience
- Masters Degree in relevant subject or willing to study this level
Desirable
- Physical Assessment Course
- Non-Medical Nurse Prescribing qualification
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
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This advert is for Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in Royal Free Hospital, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS ( pro-rata ). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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