Palliative Care Nurse Specialist

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom St Columbas Hospice Full time

Position: Palliative Care Nurse Specialist (Community Hospice Team)

Employment Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Compensation: £41,965 WTE per annum (pro rata) + Pension + Benefits

Potential increase to £46,100 (pro rata) + Pension + Benefits (after 6-12 months of satisfactory performance)

Grade: Hospice Band 6

St Columba's Hospice is dedicated to providing exemplary hospice care to all individuals in need. As an independent charity, we are deeply rooted in our community, delivering free, flexible, and personalized palliative care and support to patients and their families.

In this crucial role, you will work collaboratively with GPs, district nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and complementary therapists, as well as the broader community, to assist individuals in living well with their palliative conditions.

Our service focuses on alleviating symptoms and empowering individuals to live life on their own terms, for as long as possible, in their chosen environments.

As a Palliative Care Nurse Specialist, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless provision of outstanding hospice care to patients and their families.

We seek confident and compassionate nurses with experience in palliative care who are enthusiastic about joining a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centered holistic care and making a significant impact in the lives of those with palliative care needs, we welcome your application.

Our team operates Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with both full-time and part-time hours available.

Weekend and public holiday shifts are scheduled on a rota basis from 8 am to 4 pm.

For further details, including an application form and job description, please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website.

For informal inquiries regarding the position, please refer to the contact information available on our website.

Scottish Charity No SC003634

This position requires the successful candidate to undergo a criminal records check at a PVG scheme record update level. An application will be submitted to Disclosure Scotland, and satisfactory results are necessary before commencing employment. A joint application will be made, which the Hospice will cover.



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