Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications and Experience
Registered General Nurse
- Qualifications and Experience
First level degree in related subject or demonstrable experience related to clinical area
- Qualifications and Experience
Evidence of post–registration education or qualification in cancer/ palliative care (minimum 20 credits) or prepared to work towards
- Qualifications and Experience
Experience of caring for patients with advanced, progressive illness
- Qualifications and Experience
Relevant post registration experience and consolidation at band 5 or above
- Qualifications and Experience
Evidence of development in a leadership and management role
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications and Experience
Non- medical prescriber
- Qualifications and Experience
Post registration experience within a specialist palliative care setting
Job overview
We require a motivated and dedicated nurse to work within the integrated Palliative Care Team in Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity within the team to develop your knowledge and skills in specialist palliative care and be part of providing and influencing the delivery of excellent palliative and end of life care for all.
This post is a part time post of 30 hours and is based in our community palliative care team. There may be potential for contract to be extended if funding becomes available.
The post holder's primary role will be to provide direct advanced specialist nursing assessment, support and expert advice to patients dealing with complex, distressing and life limiting illness and those important to them in the setting agreed.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking applicants that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a passion for delivering the highest quality holistic end of life care to patients and families.
In return we will endeavour to provide a supportive and caring team environment to work within with great learning opportunities. Our focus will be on your individualised development in line with our agreed WY & H Core Competency Framework for Palliative Care CNS
The post holder’s primary role will be to provide specialist nursing assessment and management advice for patients dealing with life limiting illness and complex needs in the community setting. We are seeking applicants that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a passion for delivering the highest quality holistic end of life care to patients and families.
This role will also require participation and contribution to agreed education provision and key service improvements within the specialist palliative care service and across end of life across the locality as agreed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on these position please see the attached job descriptions and person specification attached.
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.
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This advert is for Community Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust in Harrogate, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent: Working bank holidays. Potential for contract to be extended if funding becomes available.. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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