Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist
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St Peter’s Hospice Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Join a dynamic team delivering outstanding palliative care We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Community Nursing Service, working across both the Hospice Inpatient Nurse Led Beds and CNS Response Our progressive and dynamic team is at the forefront of delivering exceptional palliative care. WE are committed to continual improvement and outstanding patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The Role As a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will: Utilise your clinical palliative care knowledge and experience to provide high-quality care. Demonstrate confident decision-making skills and a passion for ongoing improvement. Support and develop more junior staff members Work within the CNS Response / Nurse Led Beds Team, led by an Advanced Practitioner, to: 1.Manage patients admitted to the nurse led beds for end of life care 2.Triage the majority of urgent referrals 3.Support patients requiring urgent assistance Work 7.5 hour days, covering 7 days a week
About us
Weve spent over 40 years helping people die in peace, and with dignity. Combining compassion with clinical expertise, we provide patients with the best possible care at the end of their lives. Were here for the people around our patients too those closest to them. Before, during and after a bereavement, we provide support thats remembered forever. We think its that unforgettable support that inspires people to give back to St Peters. To fundraise for us. Donate. Volunteer. Were not exaggerating when we say that we couldnt do what we do without our wonderful supporters. We really cant thank them enough. We want to help many more people to die well. And were doing this by teaching others. As a centre of educational excellence, we share our skills with other health professionals, helping the NHS and care homes to provide better end-of-life care. Were here for all, for free, forever.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,397 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
STP1232267
Job locations
St Peters Hospice
Charlton Road
Bristol
Bristol
BS10 6NL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist is an expert in ensuring high quality palliative care is delivered to patients and their families. They work independently and as part of the wider healthcare team, having specific responsibility for those referred to CNS Response and Nurse Led Bed Services, leading on the care of patients admitted into the nurse led beds on the inpatient unit. Clinical leadership role supporting the wider team to work efficiently and effectively in the delivery of high quality and progressive palliative care in line with the Hospice strategy and policies. To offer the patient and families the skills of a clinical nurse specialist in symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care. Independent Prescriber Offer advice, support and education to Hospice Teams, Primary and Community Healthcare staff as part of a multiprofessional team. To work using a multiprofessional approach to care. Develops collaborative working relationships with other hospice teams and the wider community services. Work flexibly, including at weekends, to further develop the NLB service into a 7 day per week service
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist is an expert in ensuring high quality palliative care is delivered to patients and their families. They work independently and as part of the wider healthcare team, having specific responsibility for those referred to CNS Response and Nurse Led Bed Services, leading on the care of patients admitted into the nurse led beds on the inpatient unit. Clinical leadership role supporting the wider team to work efficiently and effectively in the delivery of high quality and progressive palliative care in line with the Hospice strategy and policies. To offer the patient and families the skills of a clinical nurse specialist in symptom control, social, emotional and spiritual care. Independent Prescriber Offer advice, support and education to Hospice Teams, Primary and Community Healthcare staff as part of a multiprofessional team. To work using a multiprofessional approach to care. Develops collaborative working relationships with other hospice teams and the wider community services. Work flexibly, including at weekends, to further develop the NLB service into a 7 day per week service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant qualification at degree level or equivalent
- Communication skills training, or willingness to undertake
- Independent prescribing
- Valid UK driving licence
Desirable
- Physical assessment and clinical reasoning, or willingness to undertake
- Leadership training
- Mentoring training
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant qualification at degree level or equivalent
- Communication skills training, or willingness to undertake
- Independent prescribing
- Valid UK driving licence
Desirable
- Physical assessment and clinical reasoning, or willingness to undertake
- Leadership training
- Mentoring training
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.
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.
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
St Peter’s Hospice
Address
St Peters Hospice
Charlton Road
Bristol
Bristol
BS10 6NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stpetershospice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St Peter’s Hospice
Address
St Peters Hospice
Charlton Road
Bristol
Bristol
BS10 6NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stpetershospice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Community Nursing
Katie Versaci
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£49,397 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
STP1232267
Job locations
St Peters Hospice
Charlton Road
Bristol
Bristol
BS10 6NL
United Kingdom
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