Job overview
We have an exciting development opportunity of a community CNS position at Meadow House hospice to help deliver the new North West London model of specialist palliative care. Depending upon your experience this is either a development opportunity commencing in role as Band 6 into a Band 7 role upon completion of capabilities or a Band 7 role. This new model allows for an increase in visiting hours for patients, improving their access to timely care. The hospice provides a specialist palliative care service for the residents of Ealing and Hounslow. The Specialist Palliative Service comprises of a 15 bedded in-patient unit, allied health professionals and and a large community team.
Patients will present with complex and specialist needs and the focus of their care will have changed from curative to palliative.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional palliative care. They must be skilled in collaborative working with a variety of healthcare professionals, able to manage complex patient care needs with compassion and efficiency and committed to improving patient outcomes and supporting our service expansion and development.
The post-holder will have a strong clinical role evaluating individual patient needs including assessment, history taking and managing a patient caseload. The post-holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. Key working relationships with primary care teams are essential using excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a dynamic and motivated attitude.
Leadership, innovation, motivation and excellent communication skills are essential.
We offer a supportive and dynamic working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our patients and their families. If you are a motivated and experienced nurse looking to advance your career in palliative care, we would love to hear from you.
Meadow House Hospice – Excellence in Care, Compassion in Action
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive nursing experience within a palliative care setting
- Demonstrates evidence of highly developed clinical practice with experience of dealing with complex clinical scenarios and interpreting complex needs of patients and carers
- Extensive experience of working in a community setting
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Knowledge of quality improvement
- Evidence of advanced communication skills
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse – NMC registered
- Post registration qualification in Palliative Care or equivalent specialist setting
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing qualification
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Level 2 Psychology training
- Working towards MSC in speciality or equivalent
Skills, abilities and atributes
Essential
- Evidence of a flexible approach to working independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team structure
- Time management/organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
- Leadership, negotiation, and facilitation skills
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Practice development skills in line with knowledge and skills framework and agenda for change
- Access to car or other mode of transport for work purposes
Desirable
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
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This advert is for Community Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse in Palliative Care with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Development role, Band 6 to Band 7 dependant upon experience. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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