Hospital Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 25 November 2026
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Job summary
We are excited to offer a 12 month fixed term/secondment for maternity cover at 30 hours this is to join our hospital palliative care team as a cross site Clinical Nurse Specialist based at both the Royal Derby Hospital(RDH) and Queens Hospital Burton (QHB). The hospital palliative care team provide specialist palliative care support for patients and those important to them across University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.

This is delivered via face to face contact on wards, or by supporting the wider clinical team in decision making regarding best treatments. In addition to patient care, a key element of this role will be to deliver education (both formal & informal) to members of the multi-disciplinary team and to drive service improvement.

This includes weekend and bank holiday working.

Main duties of the job
You will hold a joint caseload of patients with various diagnosis who have complex palliative care needs. You will work alongside their extended care team providing expert advice and support in order to maintain the patients quality of life and allow them to be cared for in a place of their choosing.

You will have demonstrable experience at band 6 or above and have extensive experience of working with patients with complex palliative care needs. An excellent knowledge of symptom management is essential, as is the ability to teach and support others.

You will require excellent communication skills and have a sensitive and empathetic approach. In return you will join an experienced and supportive team who share your passion to improve palliative and end of life care

Closing date of applications: 25 November 2026
Interview date: 9 December 2026

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata pa
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 320-CDCS-4503
Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers. Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application. Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying for a Secondment.

If you have any questions or require further guidance, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in Palliative and end of life care
• Demonstrable Band 6 experience or equivalent
• Experience of teaching or delivering training
• Experience of complex symptom management knowledge
• Experience of audit and reviewing complex audits
• Experience of dealing with families / relatives dealing with loss
• Experience of dealing with patients with a range of medical conditions including malignant and non-malignant conditions

Desirable

• Experience of working in a variety of clinical settings

Education
Essential

• NMC Registration
• Relevant Degree or Equivalent knowledge
• Having completed a palliative care module or course

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills
• Non-medical prescribing
• A psychological or counselling course

Role specific
Essential

• Experience of caseload management
• Experience of service improvement
• Experience of lone working

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron Sophie Wright, View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com

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