Clinical Nurse Specialist / Clinical Paramedic Specialist

Overview

Clinical Nurse Specialist/Clinical Paramedic Specialist - Hospice Outreach ServiceJoin a committed multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate palliative care to people with life-limiting illnesses. The CNS/CPS roles are equivalent to Band 7 and operate within the Hospice Outreach Service in the community, covering a seven-day-a-week rota with telephone support, clinic, and home-based assessments.We care for patients with a range of conditions (life-limiting illness, heart failure, respiratory disease, frailty, neurological conditions, and oncology) with a focus on quality of life and patient-centered goals. The service collaborates with other community teams to optimise patient experience and development.Location: Maidstone Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4TA. Band 7, Salary £47,302 to £54,129 per year. Permanent, Full-time.Date posted: 28 August 2025. Employer: Hospice in the Weald.This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and current UK professional registration.Responsibilities

Coordinate and deliver high-quality care to patients with terminal illness in their homes, community hospitals, and care/nursing homes.Provide clinical advice and interventional support to other professionals on palliative care issues; help patients achieve personal goals and preferred place of care.Deliver Hospice advice and support to more people; participate in seven-day service including weekends and bank holidays; contribute to duty planning.Engage in multidisciplinary team planning to ensure patients are seen in the right place at the right time.Attend GP practice palliative care meetings; promote End of Life Care tools; support information provision to patients and families; tailor advice to individual needs.Perform advanced physical assessment ensuring holistic evaluation; maintain high standards of symptom control and End of Life Care documentation.Ensure patient reviews at MDT or caseload reviews in line with NICE guidance.Support risk awareness and safety for patients and self; contribute to policy development and guideline updates; mentor juniors and volunteers.Advise and support the multi-disciplinary team on pain and symptom control, advanced care planning, psychosocial care, and resource use.Engage in audit, performance reporting, and research activities in palliative care; develop mechanisms for auditing care and implement improvements.Provide training and development opportunities; supervise/reflective practice; promote education to staff and care homes on End of Life Care; support external CNS/CPS development.Qualifications

EssentialRegistered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Paramedic (HCPC).Minimum 3 years post-registration experience.Evidence of ongoing Professional Development.Relevant BSc; Principles of End of Life Care masters module.DesirableAbility to motivate and inspire; initiative and flexibility; effective delegation.Ability to develop rapport with diverse people; credibility, tact, and diplomacy.High computer literacy, including mobile technology.Analytical thinking, proactive in decision making and risk mitigation; strong organisational skills.General and Other

Maintain professionalism per Codes (NMC, GMC, HPC, HCPC). Participate in Hospice annual review; use ICT competently; undertake mandatory training and external training to enhance the CNS/CPS role. All other duties reasonably requested; strive for excellence.Disclosure: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure will be sought.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for ..... full job details .....