Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist **Internal Applicants Only**
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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist **Internal Applicants Only**
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
We require a motivated and dedicated nurse to work within the integrated Palliative Care Team in Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity within the team to develop your knowledge and skills in specialist palliative care and be part of providing and influencing the delivery of excellent palliative and end of life care for all.
This post is a part time post of 30 hours and is based in our community palliative care team. There may be potential for contract to be extended if funding becomes available.
The post holder's primary role will be to provide direct advanced specialist nursing assessment, support and expert advice to patients dealing with complex, distressing and life limiting illness and those important to them in the setting agreed.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking applicants that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a passion for delivering the highest quality holistic end of life care to patients and families.
In return we will endeavour to provide a supportive and caring team environment to work within with great learning opportunities. Our focus will be on your individualised development in line with our agreed WY & H Core Competency Framework for Palliative Care CNS
The post holder's primary role will be to provide specialist nursing assessment and management advice for patients dealing with life limiting illness and complex needs in the community setting. We are seeking applicants that can demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a passion for delivering the highest quality holistic end of life care to patients and families.
This role will also require participation and contribution to agreed education provision and key service improvements within the specialist palliative care service and across end of life across the locality as agreed.
About us
The Harrogate and Rural Dales locality has a population of approximately 160,000 people, includes Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Harrogate District Hospital and Ripon Community Hospital.
The Harrogate and District Specialist Palliative Care Team provides multi-disciplinary advisory support for both hospital and community patients with advanced, progressive disease and complex palliative care needs. When fully staffed, the team will be providing a face to face service 7 days a week during the day. The team work in partnership with Saint Michael's Hospice across the locality.
As well as providing specialist palliative care directly to patients and carers we are responsible, in partnership with others, for designing and delivering key quality improvements in end of life care for all across the locality including the innovative newly launched Harrogate End of Life Planning and Support Services (HELPSS).
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
421-LTUCC-3987C
Job locations
Palliative Care Team
21 Wetherby Road
Harrogate
HG2 7RY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on these position please see the attached job descriptions and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on these position please see the attached job descriptions and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject or demonstrable experience related to clinical area
- Evidence of post-registration education or qualification in cancer/ palliative care (minimum 20 credits) or prepared to work towards
- Experience of caring for patients with advanced, progressive illness
- Relevant post registration experience and consolidation at band 5 or above
- Evidence of development in a leadership and management role
Desirable
- Non- medical prescriber
- Post registration experience within a specialist palliative care setting
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject or demonstrable experience related to clinical area
- Evidence of post-registration education or qualification in cancer/ palliative care (minimum 20 credits) or prepared to work towards
- Experience of caring for patients with advanced, progressive illness
- Relevant post registration experience and consolidation at band 5 or above
- Evidence of development in a leadership and management role
Desirable
- Non- medical prescriber
- Post registration experience within a specialist palliative care setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Palliative Care Team
21 Wetherby Road
Harrogate
HG2 7RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Palliative Care Team
21 Wetherby Road
Harrogate
HG2 7RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse for Palliative and End of Life Care
Gavin Dunk
01423553464
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
421-LTUCC-3987C
Job locations
Palliative Care Team
21 Wetherby Road
Harrogate
HG2 7RY
United Kingdom
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