Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse
Central London Community Health Trust
Watford, WD25 9XX
Salary
£41,957 to £50,387
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Join Our Team as a Community Palliative Care Specialist Nurse! We are based at Unit 16 Building Research Establishment, Watford Are you passionate abo...
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated nurse who is:Qualified with experience in palliative/end-of-life care
Organised and flexible, able to adapt to the needs of our patients
Compassionate towards patients and their families
Collaborative, with experience working in a multidisciplinary team
Proficient in IT, with experience using SystmOne
Excellent in communication, with strong community nursing skills
Skilled in triaging to ensure the best outcomes for patients
Holder of a full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business purposes (unless exempt under the Equality Act 2010)
Join us in making a meaningful difference. Apply today to become a part of our dedicated team!
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
- First level degree or undertaking a first level degree
- Teaching qualification or willing to undertake
- Advanced Communication Course
- Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation competencies
- Willingness to undertake further academic or practical study at a higher level for e.g. Master's degree
Desirable
- Extended Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Candidates should have attained an appropriate level of experience to the fulfil the competencies required in palliative care or oncology
- Suitable applicants will have demonstrable post registration experience working at a senior level in palliative or end of life care
- Community experience
- Evidence of experience in a teaching and mentoring role
- Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
- Understanding of current political and policy context in Primary health Care
- Knowledge of research processes
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implications
- Knowledge of resource management
- Up to date evidence of continued professional development and of reflective practice in a professional portfolio
- Proven leadership skills in some aspect of service development
- Experience of participation in research, audit and evaluation
- Experience of leading change and innovation
- Experience of using counselling skills
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to utilise a range of expert communication methods appropriate to situation
- Is able to use communication theories to inform and to organise care packages as appropriate
- Is able to communicate complex, and sensitive information which requires empathy and reassurance related to palliative care patients and their families and professionals working with them
- Has ability to use influencing, negotiating and counselling skills in highly emotive atmosphere
- Has the ability to challenge and be challenged regarding triage outcomes
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Key Attributes
Essential
- Team player
- Good communicator
- Has a good sense of humour
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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