Palliative Care CNSNHS

Job summary

You will provide expert palliative and symptom control support to patients with life limiting illness, ensuring care is holistic, evidence based and aligned to best practice.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments across inpatient and outpatient settings Leading on specialist symptom control and supportive care planning Supporting patients and families with complex and sensitive conversations regarding prognosis and advance care planning Acting as patient advocate within MDT meetings Participating in daily ward rounds for patients on the palliative and symptom control caseload Supporting effective discharge planning into community services Contributing to audit, service development and quality improvement initiatives Acting as a clinical resource and role model to ward based teams

Job description

Job Title: Palliative Care and Symptom Control Clinical Nurse Specialist Department: Cancer Nursing Location: Duchess of Devonshire Wing, 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6JA Salary: £53,931 to £64,710 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: 10 month fixed term contract A little about the role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established Palliative Care and Symptom Control team at The London Clinic. You will provide expert, compassionate support to patients living with life limiting illnesses, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life throughout their care. Working across inpatient and outpatient services, you will independently manage a specialist caseload while collaborating closely with Consultants, nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary team. This is a highly visible and influential role where your specialist knowledge, clinical judgement and communication skills will make a meaningful difference to patients and their families. What you'll be doing

• Completing comprehensive and holistic assessments for patients across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Providing specialist advice and support on symptom control, palliative care and end of life care
• Developing individualised care plans based on each patient's clinical, emotional, social and spiritual needs
• Supporting patients and families through complex and sensitive conversations about prognosis and advance care planning
• Participating in daily ward rounds for patients on the palliative and symptom control caseload
• Acting as a patient advocate and providing specialist input during multidisciplinary team meetings
• Working closely with internal teams and community services to support safe and effective discharge planning
• Providing clinical guidance, education and support to ward based teams
• Contributing to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and the continued development of the service
• Participating in the on call rota in line with service requirements

What we're looking for

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration
• Significant post registration experience within acute oncology or cancer services
• At least one year of experience working as a Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist or at a senior Band 6 or Band 7 level
• Strong clinical knowledge of symptom control, palliative care and end of life care
• Advanced communication skills, with the confidence and sensitivity to manage complex discussions with patients and families
• The ability to work autonomously, manage a specialist caseload and make sound clinical decisions
• A leadership or management qualification
• Experience contributing to clinical audit, research, quality improvement or service development

What you'll be part of You will be based within the Duchess of Devonshire Wing, our dedicated cancer centre, where oncology, haematology and specialist supportive services are brought together in a purpose designed environment. Palliative and symptom control care is fully integrated into the patient pathway, supported by strong multidisciplinary working and visible clinical leadership. You will work alongside experienced Consultants, senior nurses and other specialist professionals within a collaborative service where your expertise will be recognised and valued. At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, you're part of something bigger, making a real difference to patients and to each other, every day. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead. Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13-bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues in specialist teams and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times UK Best Employers Survey 2026. What's in it for you

• Life insurance: Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you're full time or part time.
• Pension: Join our matched pension scheme and enjoy up to 10% contributions.
• Employee assistance programme: From stress to practical guidance, our counselling service is available to support you.
• Blue Light Card: Access thousands of discounts across supermarkets, holidays, fashion, technology and days out.
• Cycle to work: Access tax free benefits while supporting a healthier and greener commute.
• Electric car scheme: Make switching to a cleaner vehicle simpler and more affordable.
• Subsidised staff restaurant: Enjoy a variety of tasty and healthy meals at a lower cost.
• Recognition programmes: Celebrate achievements and make sure great work is recognised.

How to find us Our main hospital is based at: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of:

• Oxford Circus
• Bond Street
• Baker Street
• Great Portland Street

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you

About us

Our dedicated cancer centre, the Duchess of Devonshire Wing, brings together oncology, haematology and specialist supportive services within a purpose designed setting. Palliative and symptom control care is fully integrated into the patient pathway, with strong multidisciplinary working and visible clinical leadership. The team environment is experienced and cohesive, offering the opportunity to work alongside respected Consultants and senior nurses in a service where your contribution is recognised and your specialist skills make a meaningful difference every day.