Specialist Nurse – Palliative Care (Bank)

Specialist Nurse – Palliative Care (Bank)

Specialist Nurse - Palliative Care (Bank)
Bishops Wood Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £26.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

You will be required to work cross sites between Bishops Wood and Clementine Churchill Hospitals.

We have an opportunity for a Specialist Nurse - Palliative Care to join their team of staff in the Oncology department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based care within your area of specialism, acting as a clinical expert and role model.
• Support assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of patients with complex or long-term conditions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of care pathways and protocols based on national guidelines and best practice.
• Provide education, support, and counselling to patients and families, empowering them to understand and manage their health conditions.
• Act as a key contact for patients, ensuring consistent, coordinated care throughout their treatment journey.
• Signpost to additional services and resources to support holistic care.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Level 7 Palliative Care Registered Nurse (Adult, Child, or Mental Health, depending on specialty) with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience in the relevant specialty area.
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge and advanced clinical skills within a defined field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Postgraduate qualification or recognised specialist training in the relevant clinical area.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification (if applicable to role).
• Experience in audit, service improvement, or clinical leadership.
• Teaching or mentorship qualification.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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