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Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Location
Salary
£41,957 - £50,387 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Profession
Clinical nurse specialist
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
01 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

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.

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This advert is for Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, 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 15 Jun 2026.

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