Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Florida, New York, United States
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care
Closing date: 10 November 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join the hospital specialist palliative care team, and work as part of a dynamic, proactive and supportive team. The post holder will work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team providing palliative care to enhance the quality of life for patients / carers with any life limiting illness requiring palliative care, including complex physical, psychological and emotional needs. The post holder will also be involved in the delivery of End of Life education for staff. There will also be the opportunity for personal & professional development following a Core Competency Framework.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the Palliative Care Team.
About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We are one team
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities The post holder must be a Registered Nurse with experience of caring for patients with palliative needs. The post holder must be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal communication skills and experience in teaching. Experience of undertaking audit is desirable.
IT skills are essential.
Further details are enclosed within the role job description and person specification.
Person Specification Experience
Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
Experience of participating in clinical audit
Experience in policy development
Experience of developing innovative practice
Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
Report writing / Presentation skills
Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
Clinical credibility
Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
Ability to work as part of a team
Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
Mentoring and advanced communication skills
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
Evidence of reflective practice
Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Appropriate NMC Registration (RN)
Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
Evidence of current CPD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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This is an exciting opportunity to join the hospital specialist palliative care team, and work as part of a dynamic, proactive and supportive team. The post holder will work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care Team providing palliative care to enhance the quality of life for patients / carers with any life limiting illness requiring palliative care, including complex physical, psychological and emotional needs. The post holder will also be involved in the delivery of End of Life education for staff. There will also be the opportunity for personal & professional development following a Core Competency Framework.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the Palliative Care Team.
About us Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We are one team
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job responsibilities The post holder must be a Registered Nurse with experience of caring for patients with palliative needs. The post holder must be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal communication skills and experience in teaching. Experience of undertaking audit is desirable.
IT skills are essential.
Further details are enclosed within the role job description and person specification.
Person Specification Experience
Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
Experience of participating in clinical audit
Experience in policy development
Experience of developing innovative practice
Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
Report writing / Presentation skills
Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
Clinical credibility
Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
Ability to work as part of a team
Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
Mentoring and advanced communication skills
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
Evidence of reflective practice
Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Appropriate NMC Registration (RN)
Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
Evidence of current CPD
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
#J-18808-Ljbffr