Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care to join the Hospital Palliative Care Team at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise as an autonomous practitioner delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients with complex and life-limiting conditions. Within NHSGGC, you will be part of one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, committed to innovation, excellence and continuous professional development. You will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, shaping and improving palliative services while supporting patients and their families through challenging journeys. This role offers the opportunity to influence practice, lead education and contribute to service development within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and making a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

You need to have a live NMC UK PIN to be considered for this post.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Full Time, Permanent

Base Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Shift Pattern: 5 over 7 days per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, advice and holistic care to patients with palliative care needs across acute settings
• Act as an expert clinical resource supporting patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams in symptom management and care planning
• Deliver education and training to staff, patients and families to enhance understanding and quality of care
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across primary, secondary and tertiary care to ensure seamless care delivery
• Lead and contribute to service development, audit and implementation of evidence-based practice within palliative care
• Promote person-centred care addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs
• Demonstrate leadership through role modelling, supporting colleagues and influencing high standards of care

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First-level Registered Nurse with relevant post-registration experience in palliative care
• Educated to honours degree level or working towards this qualification
• Evidence of, or willingness to undertake, postgraduate study aligned with advanced practice
• Significant experience in caring for patients with life-limiting conditions, including complex symptom assessment and management
• Demonstrable knowledge of palliative care guidelines, policies and best practice standards
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and a commitment to continuous learning and service improvement

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Barbara Simpson, Interim LN Palliative Care - ***email_hidden*** - 01414516268

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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