# Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-palliative-care-specialist-nurse/54c87980-be89-4f13-88b6-c50f7ab5b4a3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/community-palliative-care-specialist-nurse/54c87980-be89-4f13-88b6-c50f7ab5b4a3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £41,957 - £50,387 per annum, inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day working) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T12:01:47.514Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Watford/Central_London_Community_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Community_Palliative_Care_Specialist_Nurse/Community_Palliative_Care_Specialist_Nurse-v8016820 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8016820?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.clch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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! ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Candidates should have attained an appropriate level of experience to the fulfil the competencies required in palliative care or oncology - Suitable applicants will have demonstrable post registration experience working at a senior level in palliative or end of life care - Community experience - Evidence of experience in a teaching and mentoring role - Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors - Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct - Understanding of current political and policy context in Primary health Care - Knowledge of research processes - Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications - Knowledge of resource management - Up to date evidence of continued professional development and of reflective practice in a professional portfolio - Proven leadership skills in some aspect of service development - Experience of participation in research, audit and evaluation - Experience of leading change and innovation - Experience of using counselling skills ### Key Attributes **Essential** - Team player - Good communicator - Has a good sense of humour ### Skills & Knowledge **Essential** - Ability to utilise a range of expert communication methods appropriate to situation - Is able to use communication theories to inform and to organise care packages as appropriate - 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 - Has ability to use influencing, negotiating and counselling skills in highly emotive atmosphere - Has the ability to challenge and be challenged regarding triage outcomes - Willingness to uphold the Trust’s values - 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 **Essential** - Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration - First level degree or undertaking a first level degree - Teaching qualification or willing to undertake - Advanced Communication Course - Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation competencies - Willingness to undertake further academic or practical study at a higher level for e.g. Master’s degree **Desirable** - Extended Nurse Prescribing Qualification ## Documents - [clch trust values (pdf, 720.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10302919) - [functional requirements (pdf, 439.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10328406) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 544.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10302918) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.