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Job summary

Main area
Palliative care
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7 day cover 9 - 5)
Job ref
001-NMR119-0426
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Palliative Care Department, University Hospital of Wales
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/05/2026 23:59

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board logo

Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086


 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with a passion for palliative care to join the Hospital Specialist Palliative Care team within Cardiff and Vale. We are looking to recruit a full time Clinical Nurse Specialist.

This is a development role within the hospital team and you will be supported to develop skills and your education around the clinical assessment and management of cancer and non-cancer patients within the acute setting.

Our range of patients require diverse skills and thus in joining the team you will develop new skills and knowledge as you bring your existing skills and knowledge to share with us.

You will be working closely with and supported by the wider multidisciplinary palliative care team of clinicians, clinical nurse specialists and therapies. You will have opportunity to contribute to education, research and service development to improve palliative and end of life within the acute setting.

You should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as this role will include difficult conversations with patients and families and involve communicating with the wider palliative care services across Cardiff and Vale UHB and other agencies.

The role will require flexible working between hospital sites- University Hospital of Wales and Llandough Hospital and you will need to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rolling rota to assist in providing a seven-day service.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as an autonomous practitioner undertaking specialist assessment of palliative care patients within the acute setting
  • To develop a management plan in regards to appropriate symptom management or support that can be offered
  • To evaluate care and treatment outcomes
  • To provide clinical advice to all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers and other agencies
  • To take part in a CNS rolling rota to cover the service over weekends and bank holidays
  • To contribute to the education, research and service evaluation agenda within the palliative care service.

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

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

 

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
  • First level nurse registration
  • Degree
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD
Desirable criteria
  • Independent prescribing
  • Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in relevant speciality
  • Significant post registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Sound IT skills
  • Evidence of ability to work independently
Desirable criteria
  • Involvement in audit and research
  • Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of personal and professional development
  • Evidence of change management
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rhian Smith
Job title
Lead Nurse Palliative Care
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921 843377
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