Palliative Care Nurse

North Cumbria Integrated Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Band 6 Palliative Care Nurse for a part-time, fixed-term role. This position involves assessing and planning patient care in both community and hospital settings, delivering specialist palliative care, and coordinating services to ensure continuity. Ideal candidates should hold a nursing degree, possess advanced communication skills, and show evidence of clinical competence in palliative care. This role offers opportunities to improve end-of-life experiences for patients and their families.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

Flexible working scheme

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of sustained personal & professional development.
• Post-basic experience in relevant field.
• Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care for patients with life-limiting conditions.
• Deliver specialist palliative and end-of-life care.
• Coordinate patient care across services.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Organisation and time management

Intermediate IT skills

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Evidence of clinical competence in Palliative Care

IST level registered nurse

Job description

Job Summary

Vacancy: Band 6 Palliative Care Nurse (Fixed-Term - Maternity Cover)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives at a critically important time? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 nurse to join our Specialist Palliative Care Team on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to specialise in palliative care, an area of nursing that profoundly impacts patients and their families. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated, passionate colleagues who strive every day to improve the end‑of‑life experience for our patients.
The role is based at West Cumberland Hospital, with occasional support required at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, ensuring continuity of care across our services.

What We Offer

• The chance to develop expertise in a highly specialist area of nursing
• Working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team
• The satisfaction of making a tangible difference to patients and families

Main duties of the job

• Assess and plan care for patients with life‑limiting conditions in community and hospital settings.
• Deliver specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care, managing complex symptoms.
• Coordinate patient care across services, ensuring continuity and safety.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and education to colleagues, patients, and families.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and implementation of best practice.
• Flexibility to work primarily at West Cumberland Hospital, with occasional support at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, or other service areas as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Evidence of sustained personal & professional development
• IST level registered nurse
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Advanced communication skills training/qualification from a recognised body
• Post‑basic experience in relevant field
• Evidence of clinical competence in Palliative Care
• Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives
• Organisation and time management skills
• Intermediate IT skills in word processing, email, spreadsheets, Powerpoint and desktop publishing

Other Requirements

• Adaptable to the changing needs of the service
• Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible
• Approachable, assertive
• Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Satisfactory health screening, current driving license.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS Discounts
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Excellent opportunities for development
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems

Details

Date posted: 17 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 262-A-25-7565151
Job locations: West Cumberland Hospital, Homewood Rd, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG

Apply

To apply, log on to https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ and follow the application instructions. If you have any questions, contact the hiring team at the Trust.