About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Community Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist who plays a key role in delivering high-quality specialist palliative care to patients and those close to them within a community setting.
Call to action - How to Apply
If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Jen Forsyth (CSPCT Team Leader) at [email protected] if more information is required.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.
Timescales
We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.
Closing Date: 30th June 2026
Interview Date: 14th July 2026
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will:
Facilitate the assessment, planning and delivery of a consistently high standard of specialist palliative care.
Support the co-ordination and day to day management of the service in order to ensure a consistently high standard of service provision.
Foster good working relationships and communicate with members of the Salford multi-disciplinary team, other healthcare professional and users of the service to ensure the delivery of high standards of effective specialist palliative care.
Support service development opportunities.
Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code to Conduct.
Demonstrate the core competencies of a CNS in palliative care:
ClinicalEducationLeadershipAudit and Research
About us
At Moya Cole, there's one thing that motivates us, and that's providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
We're continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations.
You'll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
Key Benefits
35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)Heath cash planContributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months)Life coverFree parkingDiscounted meals on siteMeaningful work, making a difference in the lives of othersOpportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development frameworkIIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential
Job description Job responsibilities
You will support the assessment, planning and delivery of holistic, patient-centred care, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and responsive care provision.
The role involves maintaining accurate patient documentation, contributing to effective communication across services, and supporting the day-to-day coordination of care delivery. You will act as a specialist resource for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, and contribute to education and service development initiatives.
You will also:
Undertake holistic assessments and develop care plans for patients and those close to them Support delivery of a 7-day community palliative care and urgent response service Facilitate sensitive conversations, including advance care planning discussions Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and data collection to support service improvement Promote strong working relationships across primary, secondary and tertiary care partners Support learners and contribute to the teams education strategy
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Evidence of continuous professional development with recent and relevant study Significant experience of working at band 5 or above Ability to take responsibility for a case load of patients Experience of working in palliative care and of managing the care of patients with palliative care needs
Qualifications Essential
1st Level registration Hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use as the role requires travel between patients homes throughout the day.
Right to Work Essential
Right to Work in the UK without sponsorship
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 Moya Cole Hospice
Address Moya Cole Hospice
Meadowsweet Lane
Little Hulton
Worsley, Salford
Manchester
M28 0FE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://moyacole.org.uk/about-us/moya-cole-hospice/ (Opens in a new tab)