Clinical Nurse Specialist; CNS in Training

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Training

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

Swindon, SN4 9BY

Pay:

£37,255.00 to £41,176.00 per year, £37255.00 - £41176.00 a year

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

01/04/2026

Main Purpose & Scope The prime purpose is to prepare a trained nurse to become a substantive CNS at Prospect Hospice.

A key element will be to build advanced expertise in clinical practice, education, professional development, and practice improvement.

Another crucial aspect will be that the CNS in training contributes to patient management while progressively assuming the full scope of CNS responsibilities.

What we are looking for:

• Registered Nurse with relevant post-registration experience
• Current NMC registration
• Experience caring for patients with palliative care needs and those who are dying
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workload effectively
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice
• Full driving licence and access to own car (insured for business use)
• A compassionate, person‑centred approach aligned to Prospect Hospice values
• Experience in audit and quality improvement (desirable)
• Knowledge of clinical governance principles (desirable)
• Experience using reflective processes to improve practice (desirable)
• Innovative approach to problem solving (desirable)

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
• Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team
• Supportive induction, training and development
• Values led, inclusive working environment

How to Apply:

Please apply on our web site.

Prospect Hospice UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional GMC/NMC/HCPC registration.

Equality & Diversity:
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support.

As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications.

We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.