Job overview
Integrated Specialist Palliative Care CNS
Fixed Term 12 months Maternity cover - 28.5hrs per week with weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis
Band 6 Development Post Considered
Possible Secondment Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Integrated Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver expert palliative and end‑of‑life care across acute, community and integrated settings, supporting patients with complex needs and their families.
As a Band 7 CNS, you will provide advanced clinical leadership, specialist assessment, care planning, and education, working collaboratively across organisational boundaries to ensure high‑quality, person‑centred care.
We also welcome applications from experienced Band 6 nurses with a strong interest in palliative care who wish to develop into a Band 7 role. A structured development and supervision programme will be offered to support progression for suitable candidates.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Registered Nurse status with significant post‑registration experience
- Specialist knowledge and experience in palliative and end‑of‑life care
- Excellent communication, leadership and multidisciplinary working skills
- Commitment to education, service development and quality improvement
If you are passionate about improving outcomes and experiences for people with life‑limiting illness, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Secondment opportunity considered for existing Trust staff, discussion with current line manager advised prior to application
To provide a highly specialist palliative care service for people with life-threatening illness, aiming to enhance quality of life for patients and carers with complex physical, psychological and emotional needs. To manage a caseload and assess and evaluate the care given.
To act as a specialist resource, to other professionals including independent contractors, this includes the development and delivery of educational programmes both on a primary care and the private sector (care homes) related to the care and management of patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for additional information.
Informal enquiries welcomed.
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This advert is for Specialist Palliative Care CNS with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover). The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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