Macmillan Lead Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summaryUses expert levels of clinical decision making through specialist assessment and interpretation of clinical information to support patients and carers who have complex and/or changing physical symptoms, emotional or practical needs.

Overall responsibility for the care of a caseload of patients requiring specialist advice as appropriate, accept referrals from other healthcare professionals and work unsupervised.

Through demonstration of high levels of clinical expertise and practice, work collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), divisional care unit and others to review and plan services which are responsive, cost effective and evidence based.

Provide strong, professional leadership working in partnership to enhance professional standards of care across the service linking in with primary, secondary and tertiary care as appropriate.

Lead and participate in research and audit within specialist area.

Instrumental in providing specialist advice and educational programmes across all disciplines internally and externally, evaluating the effectiveness.

Key responsibilities

Palliative care Inpatient

- Leads on service development and the implementation of new ways of working that improve the quality of patient care, e.g. providing a visual presence in ED/EMU, admission avoidance, innovation in delivery of education, sustainable 7-day services.

CUP

- Participates in diagnostic MDT meetings and coordinates patient care in partnership with the MDT coordinator.

Identifies and develops clinical protocols and operational policies that are in line with National standards.

Please see job description for further details.

About usAs colleagues, we will always be guided by our

Proud to CARE values

:

Compassion:

Treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.

Ambition:

Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people''s health and wellbeing.

Respect:

Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning, and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.

Encouragement:

Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future.

DetailsDate posted: 01 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year PA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 166-DCSC-7409595

Job locationsChesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential

1st level degree or equivalent experience

1st level RGN - Non-medical nurse prescriber qualification

Advance communication course/qualification

Teaching and assessing

Desirable

Master''s degree level learning or prepared to work towards

Physical examinations course

Leadership qualification

Evidence of study relevant to oncology and or palliative care

In addition to direct clinical role, the post requires leadership, managerial, educational and audit/research responsibilities and there is an expectation that the post holder has advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere of practice.

ExperienceEssential

Significant post registration experience including in clinical speciality

Experience in line management

Able to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations

Leadership and management experience

Change management

Desirable

Previous experience of working as a CNS

Skills and KnowledgeEssential

Sound negotiation skills, with the ability to deal with difficult or challenging situations

Ability to deliver educational sessions to nurses and other disciplines

Presentation skills

Computer literacy

Lead audit programme and subsequent improvements

Evidence of continuing professional development

Risk management awareness

Desirable

Evidence of publication

Led research project

Report writing

Developed an educational programme

Personal AttributesEssential

Positive attitude, self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure, organise own workload and prioritise

Adaptable to meet service needs

Innovative and dynamic

Regulatory and sponsorshipDisclosure 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Guidance: 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.

Employer detailsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Chesterfield Road

Chesterfield

S44 5BL

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