Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

Job overview

Are you a registered nurse seeking an opportunity to work as a Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurse in domiciliary and care home settings?

We are looking for an experienced nurse with a passion for Palliative Care to join our community Specialist Palliative Care service across the Bradford area.

In this role, you will provide clinical case management to patients nearing the end of life, supporting them in their own homes or care homes. You’ll focus on improving their health and well-being, offering clinical assessments and treatments to ensure comfort and dignity at the end of life. By doing so, you will help reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, ease the demand on GP services, and contribute to delivering timely, efficient, and high-quality care.

This position offers both rewarding and challenging experiences, giving you the chance to build valuable networks while expanding your knowledge and skills.

Closing- 30th April 2025

Shortlisting- 1st May 2025

Interview-  TBC

Main duties of the job

• Assessing, planning, and providing specialist care and support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, including end-of-life care.
• Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team, working alongside colleagues, patients, caregivers, and other health and social care professionals, as well as statutory, voluntary, and independent organizations, to optimize patient management.
• Ensuring adherence to statutory legislation and local policies relating to discharge planning and palliative care.
• Managing your own caseload autonomously and providing face-to-face services seven days a week.
• Acting as a resource, educator, and advocate for patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
• Contributing to staff education initiatives.
• Participating in audit activities to support continuous improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.