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Specialist Palliative Care
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 25.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 09.00 – 17.00 hours, working occasional weekends, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
Job ref
050-NMR334-0626
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Town
Wrexham
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/06/2026 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Specialist Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band 6

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

 

Job overview

To work within the Specialist Palliative Care Team, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 
 
To contribute to the delivery of a high quality, accessible palliative care service, providing specialist support, care and advice to patients and their families living with life limiting disease.  
 

Main duties of the job

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 1st Level Registered General Nurse.
  • Post registration qualification in relevant area or knowledge gained through equivalent experience.
  • Relevant First Degree or working towards, or knowledge gained through equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Non-Medical Independent Prescriber
  • Teaching qualification or knowledge gained through relevant experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience in relevant specialty
  • Experience of working effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in palliative care settings
  • Teaching skills and experience

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Significant post registration experience in relevant specialty
  • Ability to work both within a team and autonomously
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Ability to lead and influence change through application of advanced clinical knowledge and skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of participation in research and audit.
  • Good IT skills (Word, email, PowerPoint)

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Advanced and current issues in palliative care
  • Health care policy and strategy relevant to palliative care
  • Good understanding of audit and research and its application to/uses in practice
  • Clinical and information governance
  • The scope of Professional Practice/Code of Conduct

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
  • Ability to motivate and lead others.
  • Ability to manage opposition and over come obstacles in a positive and non-threatening manner.

Other relevant requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to make own transport arrangements for home visits/to travel between sites
Desirable criteria
  • Fluency in the Welsh language

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kevin Plimley
Job title
Specialist Palliative Care Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000857727
Additional information

We welcome informal chats and visits prior to application.

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