NHS
Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Specialist
NHS, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated‑care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. The Trust has been rated Outstanding by the CQC for its Palliative and End of Life Care.
Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist – Acute Specialist The closing date is 28 January 2026.
Overview This substantive Band 7 post offers an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced nurse to work within Specialist Palliative Care in an acute setting. The role covers core hours of 09:00‑17:00 and works across a seven‑day period, with weekends and bank holidays rostered across the team as per Trust policy.
Main Duties
Provide a consistent, high‑quality specialist palliative care service for patients and families.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients and carers, providing specialist advice.
Provide day‑to‑day supervision and/or clinical supervision to others.
Work collaboratively as part of a team, building effective relationships with colleagues and working on initiative.
Job Responsibilities
Offer high‑quality, patient‑centred care using extensive knowledge of palliative care and complex symptom management.
Confidently deal with difficult and complex situations, demonstrating sensitivity and compassion.
Offer support and supervision to Band 6 Palliative Care Nurses in the team.
Influence change and positively impact care.
Person Specification Experience
Experience working as a nurse.
Relevant post‑registration experience in cancer, palliative care or a related specialty.
Experience of multi‑professional working.
Leadership and management experience.
Experience of teaching.
Proactive approach to palliative and end‑of‑life care.
Previous experience of working a clinical nurse specialist.
Experience of audit and research.
Statutory Registration
Registered Nurse (adult or child) on part 1 of the NMC register.
Valid UK NMC PIN.
Qualifications
Highly developed knowledge of palliative care pain and symptom control management.
First‑level degree in a related subject.
Post‑basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or a relevant subject.
Sound knowledge of national and regional policies influencing palliative care services.
Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake.
Knowledge of cancer treatment modalities and implications.
Independent nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake.
Evidence of teaching qualification (Cert Ed or equivalent).
Good understanding of organisational priorities of relevant organisations.
Awareness of current political and organisational climate.
Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards.
UCPD in physical assessment skills.
Evidence of counselling qualification.
Understanding of audit methodologies.
Research qualification.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Strategic thinking and seeing the bigger picture.
Track record of practice development.
Excellent communication and counselling skills.
Clear and concise communication at all levels.
Autonomous and integrated team working.
Influencing, negotiation, facilitation skills.
Organised and prioritising to deadlines.
Sensitivity to conflict situations.
Effective teaching and presentation skills.
Flexible and innovative.
Supervision and mentorship skills.
Commitment to personal development.
Leadership and change influence.
Critical evaluation and motivation skills.
Special Requirements
Ability to travel across Trust sites.
Well‑presented application.
Assertive, confident, approachable and supportive manner.
Professional credibility.
Flexibility in approach to work and duties/hours.
Initiative and enthusiasm.
Diplomatic, calm and objective.
Self‑motivated.
Recognition of own limitations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year, pro rata per annum.
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Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist – Acute Specialist The closing date is 28 January 2026.
Overview This substantive Band 7 post offers an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced nurse to work within Specialist Palliative Care in an acute setting. The role covers core hours of 09:00‑17:00 and works across a seven‑day period, with weekends and bank holidays rostered across the team as per Trust policy.
Main Duties
Provide a consistent, high‑quality specialist palliative care service for patients and families.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients and carers, providing specialist advice.
Provide day‑to‑day supervision and/or clinical supervision to others.
Work collaboratively as part of a team, building effective relationships with colleagues and working on initiative.
Job Responsibilities
Offer high‑quality, patient‑centred care using extensive knowledge of palliative care and complex symptom management.
Confidently deal with difficult and complex situations, demonstrating sensitivity and compassion.
Offer support and supervision to Band 6 Palliative Care Nurses in the team.
Influence change and positively impact care.
Person Specification Experience
Experience working as a nurse.
Relevant post‑registration experience in cancer, palliative care or a related specialty.
Experience of multi‑professional working.
Leadership and management experience.
Experience of teaching.
Proactive approach to palliative and end‑of‑life care.
Previous experience of working a clinical nurse specialist.
Experience of audit and research.
Statutory Registration
Registered Nurse (adult or child) on part 1 of the NMC register.
Valid UK NMC PIN.
Qualifications
Highly developed knowledge of palliative care pain and symptom control management.
First‑level degree in a related subject.
Post‑basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or a relevant subject.
Sound knowledge of national and regional policies influencing palliative care services.
Advanced communication skills training or willingness to undertake.
Knowledge of cancer treatment modalities and implications.
Independent nurse prescriber or willingness to undertake.
Evidence of teaching qualification (Cert Ed or equivalent).
Good understanding of organisational priorities of relevant organisations.
Awareness of current political and organisational climate.
Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards.
UCPD in physical assessment skills.
Evidence of counselling qualification.
Understanding of audit methodologies.
Research qualification.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Strategic thinking and seeing the bigger picture.
Track record of practice development.
Excellent communication and counselling skills.
Clear and concise communication at all levels.
Autonomous and integrated team working.
Influencing, negotiation, facilitation skills.
Organised and prioritising to deadlines.
Sensitivity to conflict situations.
Effective teaching and presentation skills.
Flexible and innovative.
Supervision and mentorship skills.
Commitment to personal development.
Leadership and change influence.
Critical evaluation and motivation skills.
Special Requirements
Ability to travel across Trust sites.
Well‑presented application.
Assertive, confident, approachable and supportive manner.
Professional credibility.
Flexibility in approach to work and duties/hours.
Initiative and enthusiasm.
Diplomatic, calm and objective.
Self‑motivated.
Recognition of own limitations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Salary £47,810 to £54,710 a year, pro rata per annum.
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