Specialist Palliative Care Nurse - Band 6 (Maternity Cover)

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

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.