Specialist Palliative Care Nurse (Community)

Loros Enterprises Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Leicester seeks a motivated nurse for their Community Specialist Palliative Care team. The role involves providing care to patients within their homes and clinics, supporting a Palliative Care Co-ordination Centre, and participating in the training of professionals. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, proven palliative care experience, and excellent interpersonal skills. Opportunities for self-development are included, along with an equal opportunities employment environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for self-development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in nursing.
• Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months.
• Proven experience in palliative/cancer care and symptom management.
• Current driver’s license and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist planned and urgent care to patients with cancer.
• Support a Specialist Palliative Care Co-ordination Centre.
• See patients in their own homes or clinic spaces.

Skills

Evidence of continuing professional development

Proven skills and experience

Well-developed interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Job description

We are looking to appoint a dynamic experienced and highly motivated nurse to join our Community Specialist Palliative Care team. This is part of an Integrated Community Specialist Palliative Care Service (ICSPC) across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland based in Leicester and East Leicestershire.

The team participate in training programmes for other professionals and there will be opportunities for self-development, involvement in service development and clinical audit.

Responsibilities

As well as seeing patients in their own homes or clinic spaces this post holder will support a Specialist Palliative Care Co-ordination Centre and provide specialist planned and urgent care to patients with cancer and other life limiting illnesses.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development in last 12 months
• Proven skills and experience
• Proven palliative/cancer care and symptom management experience
• Current driver’s licence and access to a car/transport
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Non-medical prescribing qualification highly desirable as is a diploma or degree in palliative and/or community experience.

  Application

  For an informal discussion by telephone, please call Caroline Plumb, Head of Community and Outreach Services on 0116 231 8428. You can also email HR at [e-mail]. To apply, please send your completed application forms via the link below.

  Equality and Diversity

  LOROS wants to ensure that the profile of its employees reflects the diverse communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from the diverse communities we serve.

  Working at LOROS offers the chance to join an amazing team with great benefits.

  Closing date: 31st December 2025