• Job Description

  Req#: C9218-26-0297?language=en&page=350&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for nurse passionate about palliative and end of life care to join the hospital specialist palliative care team. The successful candidate will have significant clinical experience in delivering end of life care and be keen to develop a new set of skills as a clinical nurse specialist. The specialist palliative care team is comprised of both medical staff and nursing specialists who help support holistic excellence in palliative and end of life care for patients and their families across the trust. The band 6 clinical nurse specialist will be able to make informed decisions within their own scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, objectives and targets are met. They will also play a part in supporting general palliative care on the wards through demonstration of best practice and education. The service currently operates Monday to Friday 0830 - 1630. However, National Guidance recommends that Specialist Palliative Care provide 7- day access to consultations for patients in need. We are in the process of transferring to a 7-day service and the successful applicant will be expected to work in line with this in the future.

  Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

  Main duties of the job

  • Provide specialist palliative and end of life within the remit of the specialist palliative care team.
  • Promote comfort and dignity at end of life.
  • Recognise each patient as an individual and promote holistic care.
  • Promote equity and health equality and fair access to care.
  • Support and co-ordinate care, working with external stake holders.
  • Supporting education across the trust ensuring staff through the trust are prepared to care for patients with palliative and end of life care need.

  About us

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

  We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

  Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

  We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

  By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

  The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

  Details

  Date posted

  11 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  218-NM-B6-7856344

  Job locations

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

  Clifford Bride Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Accountable for own actions in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies always.
  • Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Timely referrals to other health professionals required.
  • Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring /auditing outcomes.
  • The post holder will develop advanced clinical skills to assess the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of those patients living with a progressive life limiting illness and taking responsibility for all information given and interventions recommended are evidence- based seeking guidance, when necessary, from Band 7 CNSs.
  • Provide help throughout the hospital to clinical teams in identification of patients with palliative care needs through increased visibility and presence on ward or board rounds in care of the elderly / frailty services, cardiac failure services, respiratory services and others. This will lead to earlier identification of patients who need advanced care planning, and reduction in length of stay and investigation of these patients. This would in turn also help to reduce the chance of future ED attendances for these patients.
  • Be a visible presence across the trust, supporting patients who may benefit from palliative care interventions that addresses holistic need, promote comfort and dignity and support timely discharge (including rapid discharge).
  • Identify and make appropriate referrals to community to ensure patients with complex palliative care need are supported beyond their hospital admission or to avoid unnecessary hospital readmission where this is no longer appropriate or in keeping with patient wishes.

  For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Accountable for own actions in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies always.
  • Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Timely referrals to other health professionals required.
  • Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring /auditing outcomes.
  • The post holder will develop advanced clinical skills to assess the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of those patients living with a progressive life limiting illness and taking responsibility for all information given and interventions recommended are evidence- based seeking guidance, when necessary, from Band 7 CNSs.
  • Provide help throughout the hospital to clinical teams in identification of patients with palliative care needs through increased visibility and presence on ward or board rounds in care of the elderly / frailty services, cardiac failure services, respiratory services and others. This will lead to earlier identification of patients who need advanced care planning, and reduction in length of stay and investigation of these patients. This would in turn also help to reduce the chance of future ED attendances for these patients.
  • Be a visible presence across the trust, supporting patients who may benefit from palliative care interventions that addresses holistic need, promote comfort and dignity and support timely discharge (including rapid discharge).
  • Identify and make appropriate referrals to community to ensure patients with complex palliative care need are supported beyond their hospital admission or to avoid unnecessary hospital readmission where this is no longer appropriate or in keeping with patient wishes.

  For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

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  Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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  Person Specification

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  Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

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  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.

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

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

  Additional information

  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.

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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 Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

  Clifford Bride Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

  Clifford Bride Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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