Clinical Nurse Specialist (training post available)

Hospiceuk; Esher; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable hospice organization in Esher is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist. This role includes delivering high-quality specialist nursing care and supporting other health professionals. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in palliative care or oncology. Key attributes desired include excellent communication skills, adaptability, and teamwork. Over time, there is an opportunity for training and development within this role. The position offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave plus public holidays

Educational and professional development

Monthly group reflections

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing care

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care or oncology is essential.
• Motivated and flexible thinker, willing to adapt to new care methods.
• Ability to work autonomously under defined protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist nursing care to patients.
• Act as a resource for health and social care professionals.
• Engage in research and audit related to specialist palliative care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist (training post available)

Location: Esher, England – South West

Job details

• Organisation: Princess Alice Hospice
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: Full Time

About the Hospice at Home team

Princess Alice Hospice is a charity supporting people in life, death and grief. We’re dedicated to working closely with individuals, communities and organisations in the London Boroughs of Kingston and Richmond and large parts of Surrey, to ensure more people receive the support they need.

Our Hospice at Home team brings the skills and expertise of our highly trained and dedicated specialist team directly into patients’ homes. This allows patients, their families and carers access to the vital support they need at home, when time matters most.

About the role

• We are looking for an experienced and versatile Clinical Nurse Specialist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• You will work autonomously within defined protocols to facilitate and provide high‑quality specialist nursing care to our patients.
• You will act as a specialist resource for other health and social care professionals on issues relating to specialist palliative care, responding to their identified requirements and initiating research and audit.
• We have the option of a bespoke training package over a six‑ to twelve‑month period to develop into the role of a Clinical Nurse Specialist. This role would start as a Band 6, with a review of the banding after the successful completion of the training.

About you

• Motivated, flexible thinker, able to adapt to new ways of providing care to reach more patients within the community.
• Excellent communication skills and enjoy working alongside a multidisciplinary team to assess the needs of patients, families and carers.
• A relevant degree is required, and experience in palliative care or oncology is essential.

Benefits

• 27 days’ annual leave plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
• Educational and professional development opportunities (on‑site Education Team)
• Monthly group reflections via Schwartz Rounds sessions
• Free on‑site parking
• Tranquil Hospice grounds
• Clinical supervision (regular and protected time)
• Annual development day – protected time for learning
• Subsidised meals at our on‑site restaurant
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Access to our Group Pension Scheme (with the option to continue NHS Pension Scheme)
• In‑house laundry of uniforms, plus excellent changing facilities (showers, fresh towels, hairdryers)
• Wellbeing care – programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to support employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work.

Contact

• For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ann Smith, Associate Director of Patient Care, on 03001020100 – option 1
• For further information please contact the People Services Team by e‑mail at [e-mail] (state the vacancy you are applying for)

Equality of Opportunity

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences. We value the unique perspectives each person brings and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We are an organisation where you can be you.

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This job expires on 11th January 2026

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