Job overview
The successful applicant will be a key member of the Palliative Care Team working to support a 7 day service on a rotational basis within the trust. We are small palliative care team that is visible on the wards, providing specialist palliative care. We are involved in exciting QI Advanced Care Planning and Respect Projects this year which the successful applicant would be supporting. We are involved in trust wide education and training to ensure palliative care is a focus on everyone's agenda.
A keen interest in palliative care is essential if not directly part of a palliative care team.
Main duties of the job
To apply specialist expert knowledge to effectively assess individual patients and implement patient centred plans of care. To communicate clearly and compassionately to ensure patients and families have the information they require. Facilitate discussions to encourage proactive decision making for end of life care. Ensure patients preferred place of care is clearly discussed and identified, ensuring anticipatory care plans are in place wherever possible. Co-ordinate supporting discharges from hospital to community care and being an advocate for patients and families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Palliative Care CNS Role within District General Hospital - Please refer to job description for main role and responsibilities - see attached.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive palliative post registration experience, ideally within a hospice/acute trust
- Experience of multi and inter-disciplinary teamwork
- Effective caseload and workload management
- Experience in training and educating others
- Experience of audit/research
Desirable
- Experience working at Band 7 level (or equivalent), managing others
- Experience in presenting to multi-disciplinary groups
- Experience of gathering and analysing detailed information
- Experience of Nurse Led Practice
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to meet the complex demands of the post
- Conscientious and collaborative
- Flexible approach, expected to work flexibly, including bank holidays and weekends
- Resilience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Knowledge of symptom management and holistic needs assessments
- Knowledge of national guidance on improvements for end of life care
- Able to manage a clinical caseload
- Able to recognise and resolve conflict or manage difficult situations
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills and competence in working across several types of software
- Ability to work autonomously
Education and Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Relevant post-registration clinical courses or evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical Assessment Skills working towards or willingness to undertake
- Non-medical prescribing course, working towards or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification or Masters Level study involving palliative care, oncology/haematology, or other appropriate modules, or commitment to work towards.
- Management or leadership course
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This advert is for Macmillan Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in Dartford, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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