Job summary
Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse with a passion for palliative care? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families in the community? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are seeking a dedicated Associate Palliative Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic and supportive Community Palliative Care Team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with a Clinical Nurse Specialist and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients with life-limiting conditions in their own homes or care settings.
What we are looking for:
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Experience in palliative/end-of-life care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
- Experience in delivering Training and Education.
- Confidence in using clinical systems (e.g., SystmOne) and interpreting clinical data.
If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and help shape the future of community palliative care, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing- 22nd June 2025
Shortlisting-23rdJune 2025
Interview-30th June 2025
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be jointly responsible for the management of a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will carry continuing shared responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the Palliative Care Team under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Manage a defined caseload of patients, providing specialist nursing care, advice, and education.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans in line with best practice and clinical protocols.
- Deliver holistic support - clinical, psychological, and social - to patients and their families.
- Promote self-care and independence, aiming to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information with empathy and professionalism.
- Contribute to service development, audits, and the implementation of national and local standards.
- Support and educate other healthcare professionals and carers in palliative care best practices.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty or willing to work towards
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Advanced communication skills qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Training
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Ability to deliver specialist training informally and formally to a variety of audiences.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant 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
Desirable
- Experience of Community Nursing
- Experience of developing innovative practice
- Experience in policy development
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Desirable
- Understanding of national guidance regarding palliative care and primary care
- Knowledge of change management processes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration
- Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty or willing to work towards
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Advanced communication skills qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Training
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Ability to deliver specialist training informally and formally to a variety of audiences.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant 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
Desirable
- Experience of Community Nursing
- Experience of developing innovative practice
- Experience in policy development
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff)
Desirable
- Understanding of national guidance regarding palliative care and primary care
- Knowledge of change management processes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
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).
