Job summary
Closing Date: 20.10.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 21.10.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 30.10.25
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, proactive and supportive palliative care team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist. The postholder will be responsible for providing expert specialist palliative care advice including complex physical, psychological and emotional needs and education to clinical colleagues, patients and their families. There will also be the opportunity for personal & professional development following a Core Competency Framework. The postholder will also be involved in the development and support of junior staff within the team and the wider workforce through the provision of formal and informal training.
The job will involve travelling between the two sites (Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital).The team provide a 7 day face to face service and as such the role involves a 7 day working pattern.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide highly specialist nursing/midwifery support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, including setting of standards of care, and take a lead role in establishing evidence-based education and practice within the Palliative Care Team.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be a Registered Nurse with significant experience in Specialist Palliative Care. The post holder will possess a teaching qualification and IT skills. Possession of a relevant post registration qualification is essential. Applicants need to be in possession of, or working towards, a degree level in nursing or equivalent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be a Registered Nurse with significant experience in Specialist Palliative Care. The post holder will possess a teaching qualification and IT skills. Possession of a relevant post registration qualification is essential. Applicants need to be in possession of, or working towards, a degree level in nursing or equivalent.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant current post registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
- Experience of leading in policy development
- Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
- Experience of leading and managing change
- Experience of leading innovative practice
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc.
- Highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
- Highly developed analytical skills for complex situations requiring analysis
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
- Evidence of current CPD
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Management Development Training
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration (RGN)
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
- Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent in a health-related subject
- Advanced communication skill training
Desirable
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant current post registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
- Experience of leading in policy development
- Experience of leading clinical audit/research and using outcome measures
- Experience of leading and managing change
- Experience of leading innovative practice
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/Powerpoint, etc.
- Highly developed specialist skills underpinned by theory and experience
- Highly developed analytical skills for complex situations requiring analysis
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Proven evidence of change management skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Analytical approach to problem solving and ability to make clinical judgements requiring assimilation, interpretation and decisions where there may be a range of options
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of change management processes
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national targets and priorities
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group
- Knowledge of research/audit in speciality
- Evidence of current CPD
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Management Development Training
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration (RGN)
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Supporting Learning in Clinical Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
- Evidence of further study/knowledge at Masters level or equivalent in a health-related subject
- Advanced communication skill training
Desirable
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
