Macmillan Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Macmillan Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Permanent part‑time role (approximately 20 hours per week) at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Location:

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BL
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Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year.

• Provide specialist assessment, interpretation and management of complex physical, emotional and practical care needs for patients and their families
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• Take overall responsibility for a caseload of patients, accepting referrals and working unsupervised.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan, review and improve patient care, ensuring services are evidence‑based and cost‑effective.
• Lead and support the delivery of high quality palliative and end‑of‑life care, integrating education and training for staff.
• Engage in research, audit and clinical practice development, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
• Act as a resource for all professionals involved in patient care, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.
• Provide education and training to staff and external professionals through formal and informal programmes.

• 1st Level Degree or equivalent.
• Advanced communication qualification or course.
• Teaching and assessment experience.
• Post‑registration speciality experience.
• Experience managing complex emotional situations.
• Leadership experience and change management skills.
• Risk management awareness and evidence of continuing professional development.
• Computer literacy and ability to deliver educational sessions.

• Leadership qualification.
• Evidence of study relevant to palliative care.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Led research project, report writing, educational programme development.

The role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.