# Palliative & End of Life Care Clinical Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/palliative-and-end-of-life-care-clinical-nurse-specialist/5e0769ea-128c-4005-bde0-99b2501934a4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/palliative-and-end-of-life-care-clinical-nurse-specialist/5e0769ea-128c-4005-bde0-99b2501934a4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Dorset County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 Pro Rata Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Part time hours considered - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Days, Nights, Weekends, Bank Holidays.) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-09T14:47:47.385Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Palliative_End_Life_Care/Palliative_End_Life_Care-v8339964 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8339964?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and clinically skilled palliative and end of life care clinical nurse specialist to join our dedicated friendly team based at Dorset County Hospital NHSFT. The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of professional autonomy, make clinical judgements using advanced knowledge and skills in order to provide the highest standard of holistic patient care, developing and practicing within clinical protocols and guidelines. You will be expected to manage a small, changing caseload of patients with complex needs as well as contributing to our education programme and the ongoing development of the palliative and end of life care service. Informal visits prior to interview are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting: Alison Morton, Palliative and End of Life Care Lead (alison.morton14@nhs.net or 01305 255752). ### Main duties of the job - To work as a clinical nurse specialist as part of the hospital-based specialist palliative care service, providing a 7 day a week nursing service. - In collaboration with other key personnel, the post holder will review, develop and facilitate palliative care services, ensuring a cohesive, holistic and evidence-based approach to management of palliative care patients. - To work with appropriate members of the Multidisciplinary health professional teams within the community, hospital, and voluntary sector. - The role will provide specialist nursing leadership in line with local/national guidelines. - Level of responsibility: Responsible for own strategic planning and direction of palliative care service. - Providing holistic assessment of needs and implementation of patient centred care. - Demonstrating a high level of knowledge of palliative care, the ability to remain up-to date with all relevant developments in this area. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively - Able to demonstrate utilisation of negotiating skills - Able to demonstrate motivation of self and others - Ability to assess and plan individual care needs in partnership with patients/their carers - Ability to work across the multi-disciplinary health and social care team - Ability to handle distressing situations with sensitivity and empathy - Computer/ IT skills ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Significant post registration nursing experience in the acute setting. - Significant experience of working within the field of palliative care / caring for patients with palliative care needs - Experience in working in related field: Oncology/ Haematology or other life-limiting illness - Considerable experience in a nursing role of managing complex patients - Experience of clinical audit and/or utilisation of research skills - Experience of incorporating policy/evidence into practice - Education/teaching experience in practice **Desirable** - Experience of working at band 6 or above - Considerable experience working within the multidisciplinary team; communicating effectively at differing levels - Extensive experience of caseload and/or team management - Experience in developing and/or reviewing standards/policies ### Education, Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Registered Nurse - Degree in health related subject or working towards this - Specialist palliative care qualification e.g.– Symptom Control and End of Life Care - Recognised advanced communication skills qualification - Able to demonstrate the ability to teach with relevant recognised teaching qualification - Evidence of continual professional development - NMP - Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [jd & ps - palliative & eol care cns band 7 (pdf, 540.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10666968) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## 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.