Palliative Care Team Lead
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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Palliative Care Team Lead
The closing date is 17 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a senior leader who will be responsible for leading the Palliative Care Team, driving service development, education, governance, quality improvement and research, while ensuring the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based palliative and end of life care across the organisation.
The role if fulltime over 5 days a week, and the successful candidate will be working weekends and Bank Holidays.
Main duties of the job
To improve standards of palliative and end of life care by facilitating the development of practice to ensure that patients with palliative care needs and their families/carers have a quality experience including a thorough holistic assessment and a plan of care to address their individual needs.
To operationally manage the development and implementation of a consistent and effective service and to improve outcomes in palliative care across the Trust.
To act as clinically proficient in palliative care providing specialist advice at clinical and operational level.
In liaison with the Consultant Nurse and other members of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate the development of palliative care at clinical and Trust level.
In liaison with the Consultant Nurse to support the development of staff caring for patients with palliative care needs.
With the oversight of the Consultant Nurse and Consultants in Palliative Medicine, operationally lead on the palliative and end of life education within the Trust.
To work collaboratively with the Consultant Nurse in developing and implementing palliative care strategies.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-8363724NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job role, please refer to the Job Desription and Person Specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job role, please refer to the Job Desription and Person Specification attached.
Person Specification
Eduication/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing
- Post graduate course in relevant field
- Advanced Communication Skills course
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
- Masters degree in related subject
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of strong and effective management skills
- Demonstrate change management
- Effective and supportive cross organisational working
- Able to communicate difficult, complex and contentious information to a variety of audiences
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration clinical experience that includes caring for patients with a palliative diagnosis
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience in teaching and coaching
Desirable
- Research experience
Eduication/Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree in Nursing
- Post graduate course in relevant field
- Advanced Communication Skills course
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
- Masters degree in related subject
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of strong and effective management skills
- Demonstrate change management
- Effective and supportive cross organisational working
- Able to communicate difficult, complex and contentious information to a variety of audiences
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration clinical experience that includes caring for patients with a palliative diagnosis
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience in teaching and coaching
Desirable
- Research experience
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
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Nurse Consultant in Palliative Care
Jacqueline Batchford
01183227826
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-8363724NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
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