Band 6 Community and Hospital Palliative Care Nurse

Band 6 Community and Hospital Palliative Care Nurse 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Summary Exciting Opportunity: Band 6 Community Palliative Care Nurse. Are you passionate about making a real difference at a profoundly important time in people's lives? We are looking for a Band 6 Palliative Care Nurse to join our community team in West Cumbria. This is an exciting opportunity to specialise in palliative and end‑of‑life care, supporting patients and families through some of life's most critical moments. You will provide expert specialist advice, guidance and support to patients, carers/relatives, clinical practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team. You will be instrumental in assessing, planning, and delivering compassionate, high‑quality care, while also sharing your knowledge and expertise with colleagues. While your primary base will be in West Cumbria, there may be occasions to support other parts of the service, including hospital settings or East Cumbria, providing continuity of care across the region. Responsibilities Deliver expert palliative care to patients with complex needs across diverse community and home settings. Manage symptoms and provide holistic support to patients and their families. Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery. Advise, educate, and support colleagues and carers, promoting best practice in palliative care. About Us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’. Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well Details Date posted: 09 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part‑time Reference number: 262‑A‑25‑7556750‑A Seniority level: Entry level Job locations: Workington Hospital, Park Lane, Workington, CA142RW Benefits 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working scheme NHS discounts* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle to work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS pension scheme Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems (subject to eligibility) Immigration and DBS Due to changes implemented by the UK government immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship if the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility before completing an application. Applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. A Disclosure and Barring Service check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975) is required and the cost will be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction. Standard check: £27.40; Enhanced check: £55.40. Person Specification Essential Evidence of sustained personal and professional development. Registered nurse (level I). Educated to degree level or equivalent. Advanced communication skills training/qualification from a recognised body. Enhanced, comprehensive knowledge of issues related to Specialist Palliative Care. Demonstrated ability to obtain and evaluate information to aid decision making. Knowledge of clinical governance and its application. Committed to continued professional development and ability to concentrate in an unpredictable work environment. Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives. Ability to apply research into practice. Organisation and time management skills. Intermediate IT skills (Word, email, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, desktop publishing). Highly developed expert communication skills both verbal and written. Ensure own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality. Minimum 2 years post‑basic experience in a relevant field. Evidence of clinical competence in palliative care. Recognition of own limitations. Experience of and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team. Experience of undertaking audit. Adaptable to the changing needs of the service; self‑motivated, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible; approachable; assertive; able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. Desirable Post‑registration qualification in palliative care. Recent study at Masters/post‑graduate/Highly specialist level in a relevant area. Teaching qualification. People management skills including motivation of staff, team building, negotiation, decision making, leadership, staff development, conflict and problem solving. Management and leadership experience. Evidence of teaching and developing staff. Current driving licence. #J-18808-Ljbffr