About this role
Job summary
Oakhaven Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our palliative care team on a Bank basis. This is a flexible role, providing cover on an as-needed basis to support service demands, annual leave, and periods of increased activity across the Community Clinical Nurse Specialist service. Providing expert care and support to patients with advanced, life-limiting illnesses and their families, working closely with hospice teams, community health professionals, and hospital palliative care services
Main duties of the job
key responsibilities will include:
Undertake holistic palliative nursing assessments and deliver hands-on care in community settings. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate person-centred care plans in partnership with patients and families. Provide timely and responsive care, including urgent nursing interventions when required. Support patients and families with emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, in person and via phone consultations. Promote patient choice, including preferred place of care and death. Act as a clinical resource and educator for health and social care professionals. Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Provide clinical support and advice to the Palliative Home Care Team. Maintain accurate documentation, participate in audits, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Work flexibly across the service to meet patient and team needs.
About us
Oakhaven Hospice serves the New Forest community, providing in-patient, day hospice, and community care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for their families and carers. We are committed to inclusion and equality, welcoming everyone to join our teams and celebrate diversity.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care (Bank)
Location: Lymington, Hampshire
Hours: Bank
Salary: £23.67 per hour.
About the Role
Oakhaven Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our palliative care team on a Bank basis. This is a flexible role, providing cover on an as-needed basis to support service demands, annual leave, and periods of increased activity across the Community Clinical Nurse Specialist service. Providing expert care and support to patients with advanced, life-limiting illnesses and their families, working closely with hospice teams, community health professionals, and hospital palliative care services.
key responsibilities will include:
Undertake holistic palliative nursing assessments and deliver hands-on care in community settings.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate person-centred care plans in partnership with patients and families. Provide timely and responsive care, including urgent nursing interventions when required. Support patients and families with emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, in person and via phone consultations. Promote patient choice, including preferred place of care and death. Act as a clinical resource and educator for health and social care professionals. Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team. Provide clinical support and advice to the Palliative Home Care Team. Maintain accurate documentation, participate in audits, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Work flexibly across the service to meet patient and team needs. About You
You will have:
Current NMC Part 1 or Part 2 registration. Proven experience in palliative care, end-of-life care, or oncology, including caring for patients and families facing terminal illness. Community nursing experience, delivering patient-focused care in home or community settings. UK driving license with at least 3 years driving experience (essential for community visits). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to support patients, families, and colleagues with empathy and clarity. Strong organisation, IT literacy, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively in complex situations. A compassionate, professional, and responsible approach to nursing practice. About Us
Oakhaven Hospice serves the New Forest community, providing in-patient, day hospice, and community care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for their families and carers. We are committed to inclusion and equality, welcoming everyone to join our teams and celebrate diversity.
Benefits
Auto-enrolment pension scheme (option to retain NHS Pension if eligible)
Cycle to Work Scheme Excellent education and development opportunities Clinical supervision and wellbeing support A truly supportive and caring work environment
Join Oakhaven Hospice and make a real difference every day, providing expert palliative care with compassion and collaboration.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer, palliative care or the speciality Experience of multi-professional working Experience of teaching and mentoring Evidence of good communications skills Ability to support and influence change Experience of Line Management
Desirable
Experience of audit and research Leadership and management experience.
Qualifications Essential
Current NMC Part 1 or Part 2 registration. First Level degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway. Post basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards Non-Medical prescribing or prepared to work towards. Research qualification
Skills and Knowledge Essential
IT literate Teaching/assessment and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Effective communication Ability to motivate self and others Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Ability to act as a role model for others Flexible attitude to working Exemplary written communication skills Effective problem solving skills, with the ability to resolve conflict using own judgement Ability to present clear written reports and guidelines where necessary
Desirable
European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent Leadership and motivational skills
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 Oakhaven Hospice
Address Lower Pennington Lane
Pennington
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 8ZZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)