Job summary
- Main area
- Palliative Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 33 hours per week
- Job ref
- 453-25-7368595
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Shipley Health Centre
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 31/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care
NHS AfC: Band 7
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
Are you a registered nurse seeking an opportunity to work as a Community Specialist Palliative Care Nurse in domiciliary and care home settings?
We are looking for an experienced nurse with a passion for Palliative Care to join our community Specialist Palliative Care service across the Bradford area.
In this role, you will provide clinical case management to patients nearing the end of life, supporting them in their own homes or care homes. You’ll focus on improving their health and well-being, offering clinical assessments and treatments to ensure comfort and dignity at the end of life. By doing so, you will help reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, ease the demand on GP services, and contribute to delivering timely, efficient, and high-quality care.
This position offers both rewarding and challenging experiences, giving you the chance to build valuable networks while expanding your knowledge and skills.
Closing date: 31st August
Shortlisting date: 1st September
Interview date 11th September
Main duties of the job
- Assessing, planning, and providing specialist care and support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, including end-of-life care.
- Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team, working alongside colleagues, patients, caregivers, and other health and social care professionals, as well as statutory, voluntary, and independent organizations, to optimize patient management.
- Ensuring adherence to statutory legislation and local policies relating to discharge planning and palliative care.
- Managing your own caseload autonomously and providing face-to-face services seven days a week.
- Acting as a resource, educator, and advocate for patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Contributing to staff education initiatives.
- Participating in audit activities to support continuous improvement.
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration.
- Palliative care qualification or working towards it
- Master’s Qualification (Level 7) or equivalent level of experience.
- Significant post registration experience.
Desirable criteria
- Non Medical Prescriber (independent qualification) or working towards NMP
- Masters qualification, or equivalent
- Advanced communication qualification
- Counselling certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to deliver specialist training informally and formally to a variety of audiences
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Community Nursing
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Highly developed specialist palliative knowledge, underpinned by experience and theory.
- Up to date experience, and knowledge of EPACCs /End of Life Template.
- GSF Knowledge and experience of risk assessment and management
Desirable criteria
- Have an understanding of national guidance regarding palliative care.
- Understanding of current developments in Primary care.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work autonomously.
- A good understanding of palliative symptom control
- Be skilled in the use of counselling techniques and bereavement
Attitude/Approach
Essential criteria
- Ability to interact well with colleagues, peers, patients, carers etc
- Approaches work with enthusiasm and Initiates and supports change and team developmental initiatives
Desirable criteria
- Aware of own strengths and development needs
- Supports others to review and address development needs
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carla Smith
- Job title
- Operational Lead Palliative District Nurse Teams
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07860 749694
- Additional information
Job Overview Continued-
You’ll collaborate with GP Practices, Community Nursing teams, and the wider Palliative Care network to provide expert, holistic case management for patients with complex symptom needs. Working closely with other health and social care professionals, carers, and members of the primary health care team, you will develop and implement personalized care plans to address patients’ specific needs.
This is a unique opportunity to enhance your expertise in Palliative Care, supported by colleagues, the Medical Lead, and Operational Managers. Our commitment to you is to support your development goals and aspirations, backed by our exceptional leadership and development team. Together, we’ll help you achieve your best.
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