Job summary
As a Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist – Palliative Care, you will be a recognised clinical expert, providing specialist advice, assessment and support to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals. You’ll work independently and collaboratively to lead high-quality, person-centred care, while helping to develop palliative care services and best practice across the organisation. Your leadership, clinical judgement and communication skills will make a meaningful difference to people at an important stage of their lives. The post holder should have excellent communication skills
Main duties of the job
- Assess patients’ needs and deliver safe, person-centred nursing care in line with care plans
- Triage, assess and provide unplanned care to support patients in the community and help prevent hospital admissions
- Work with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations to coordinate effective care and referrals
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to high standards of patient safety and care quality
- Support learning and development by sharing knowledge with colleagues, students and carers
What we’re looking for:
- A Registered Nurse qualification and current professional registration
- Knowledge of community nursing, patient assessment and evidence-based practice
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients, carers and colleagues
- Experience working in healthcare and as part of a multidisciplinary team, or transferable skills from a similar setting
- A flexible approach, willingness to learn and commitment to delivering compassionate care
About us
At CHCP, we’re passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine. Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.
CHCP CIC employees have access to an excellent range of benefits; for further information
Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pa/pr
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 810-8365809
Job locations: Alfred Bean Hospital, Bridlington Road, Driffield, YO25 5JR, United Kingdom
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Relevant Degree in Nursing
- Extended non-medical prescriber (V300)
- MSc module relevant to palliative care
Desirable
- Management/ leadership qualification
- Advanced communication training
- Evidence of personal professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced palliative care clinical practice, knowledge and skills, including problem solving complex issues
- Practice development skills in line with knowledge and skills framework
Experience
Essential
- Experience of formal or informal teaching and experience of developing /contributing to teaching and training programmes
- Advanced communication skills training
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with a multi-professional team, whilst challenging and negotiating clinical practice
- Proactive approach to team working and change management
- Leadership, negotiation and facilitation skills
- Advanced clinical assessment skills and decision making skills
- Excellent organisation skills and able to manage competing priorities
- Motivated and enthusiastic approach to advancing clinical care
Desirable
- Experience of initiation and conducting assisting with research projects and audit activity
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: City Health Care Partnership CIC
Employer’s website: https://www.chcpcic.org.uk/
Contact
Clinical Team Leader, Anita Oliver, anita.oliver2@nhs.net, 01482247111
Closing date
06 November 2026
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