Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Demonstratable experience working alongside and support other members of the team
- Experience
Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
- Experience
Ongoing evidence of professional development
- Experience
UK driving license with access to a vehicle
- Qualifications
First Level Nurse qualification with clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
- Qualifications
Clinical experience in relevant specialty - demonstrating evidence of palliative care knowledge
- Qualifications
Experience facilitating Learning and Practice
- Qualifications
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience working within the community
- Experience
Relevant degree or post graduate qualification(s) e.g. Specialist Practitioner qualification in District Nursing, Independent Non-Medical Prescriber, Specialist qualifications in Palliative Care, Oncology or Long Term Illness
- Qualifications
Full Independent Nurse Prescriber (or be willing to undertake this course) / Clinical assessment and analytical skills- PACR course (or be willing to undertake)
- Qualifications
Experience in teaching/education
- Qualifications
Research skills
Job summary
This is an exciting role for a nurse who enjoys autonomous practice whilst working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. You'll support patients in their own homes and community settings, work collaboratively with GPs, district nurses and wider healthcare professionals, and play an important role in shaping the future delivery of community palliative care services.
Main duties of the job
You will be a part of our Community Palliative Care Team (CPCT) as a Community Nurse Specialist. Working at the heart of community palliative care, you'll provide expert clinical support, symptom management and advance care planning for patients and their families, helping them live as well as possible with their condition.
About us
We are delighted to offer this internal opportunity to join our experienced and supportive Community Palliative Care Team (CPCT) as a Community Nurse Specialist. Working at the heart of community palliative care, you'll provide expert clinical support, symptom management and advance care planning for patients and their families, helping them live as well as possible with their condition.
Details
- Date posted: 14 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: WEBREC1000586
- Job locations: A371, Shepton Mallet BA4 5BX, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5BX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
COMMUNITY NURSE SPECLIALIST | Band 6 | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
Full Time: 37.5 hours over 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
Location: Based across East Somerset
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:
25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. Plus, the additional ability to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday each year!
Excellent training and development from day one, to support and grow you through your career!
Pension with Life Assurance.
Colleague discount across our 30 retail stores.
55p per mile for work travel.
Mindful Employer Plus Charter - supporting our colleagues with access to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.
WHAT WILL THE ROLE INVOLVE?
As a Community Nurse Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering specialist palliative care across our community services. Your responsibilities will include:
Managing a caseload of patients with life-limiting illness, providing specialist palliative care assessments, advice and support within the community
Supporting patients and families with symptom management, advance care planning and complex decision-making
Working collaboratively with GPs, district nurses, hospital colleagues and wider healthcare professionals to coordinate high-quality care
Acting as a specialist resource for health and social care professionals, providing clinical advice, support and education
Supporting the development of innovative community palliative care services and contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives
Participating in education, mentorship and training activities for colleagues, learners and partner organisations
Promoting excellent multidisciplinary team working and ensuring care reflects the values and standards of Dorothy House
Contributing to service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities where appropriate
See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application! Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.
INTERVIEWS - Interviews for this role will be held on Friday 13th November 2026.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Nurse Specialist with Dorothy House Hospice in Shepton Mallet, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Nov 2026.
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