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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
31 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Candidates should have attained an appropriate level of experience to the fulfil the competencies required in palliative care or oncology
- Experience
Suitable applicants will have demonstrable post registration experience working at a senior level in palliative or end of life care
- Experience
Community experience
- Experience
Evidence of experience in a teaching and mentoring role
- Experience
Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors
- Experience
Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
- Experience
Understanding of current political and policy context in Primary health Care
- Experience
Knowledge of research processes
- Experience
Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Experience
Knowledge of resource management
- Experience
Up to date evidence of continued professional development and of reflective practice in a professional portfolio
- Experience
Proven leadership skills in some aspect of service development
- Experience
Experience of participation in research, audit and evaluation
- Experience
Experience of leading change and innovation
- Experience
Experience of using counselling skills
- Key Attributes
Team player
- Key Attributes
Good communicator
- Key Attributes
Has a good sense of humour
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to utilise a range of expert communication methods appropriate to situation
- Skills & Knowledge
Is able to use communication theories to inform and to organise care packages as appropriate
- Skills & Knowledge
Is able to communicate complex, and sensitive information which requires empathy and reassurance related to palliative care patients and their families and professionals working with them
- Skills & Knowledge
Has ability to use influencing, negotiating and counselling skills in highly emotive atmosphere
- Skills & Knowledge
Has the ability to challenge and be challenged regarding triage outcomes
- Skills & Knowledge
Willingness to uphold the Trust’s values
- Skills & Knowledge
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Education/Qualification
Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
- Education/Qualification
First level degree or undertaking a first level degree
- Education/Qualification
Teaching qualification or willing to undertake
- Education/Qualification
Advanced Communication Course
- Education/Qualification
Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation competencies
- Education/Qualification
Willingness to undertake further academic or practical study at a higher level for e.g. Master’s degree
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education/Qualification
Extended Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Job overview
Join Our Team as a Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse! We are based at Unit 16 Building Research Establishment, Watford
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Specialist Palliative Care Service at the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust – Hertfordshire Division.
As a Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse, you will be an integral part of our integrated Cancer, Non-Cancer, and Palliative Care team, working across organizational boundaries to deliver exceptional care. Your role will encompass:
- Advanced Clinical Practice
- Training and Education
- Service Development/Leadership
- Audit
This position offers a unique chance to develop your skills in palliative and end-of-life care, working alongside a multi-professional team dedicated to providing the highest standard of care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated nurse who is: Qualified with experience in palliative/end-of-life care
Organised and flexible, able to adapt to the needs of our patients
Compassionate towards patients and their families
Collaborative, with experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Proficient in IT, with experience using SystmOne
Excellent in communication, with strong community nursing skills
Skilled in triaging to ensure the best outcomes for patients
Holder of a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes (unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010)
Join us in making a meaningful difference. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
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 Specialist Nurse with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 per annum, inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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