Job Description

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse with a passion for palliative care? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families in the community? If so, we'd love to hear from you.



We are seeking a dedicated Associate Palliative Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic and supportive Community Palliative Care Team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with a Clinical Nurse Specialist and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients with life-limiting conditions in their own homes or care settings.

What we are looking for:

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.



Experience in palliative/end-of-life care.



Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.



Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.



Experience in delivering Training and Education.



Confidence in using clinical systems (e.g., SystmOne) and interpreting clinical data.



If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and help shape the future of community palliative care, we'd love to hear from you.



Closing- 30th October 2025



Shortlisting- 31st October 2025



Interview- 6th November 2025



The post-holder will be jointly responsible for the management of a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will carry continuing shared responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards within the Palliative Care Team under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse Specialist



Manage a defined caseload of patients, providing specialist nursing care, advice, and education.



Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans in line with best practice and clinical protocols.



Deliver holistic support - clinical, psychological, and social - to patients and their families.



Promote self-care and independence, aiming to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.



Communicate complex and sensitive information with empathy and professionalism.



Contribute to service development, audits, and the implementation of national and local standards.



Support and educate other healthcare professionals and carers in palliative care best practices.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

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We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference



We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs



We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners



We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :



Increase mileage rates for > 3500



A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages



A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities



Plus many more.



We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.



BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.



The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.



Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.



Right to Work in the UK



Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.



Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.



Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust's eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.



As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.