Clinical Nurse Specialist Supportive and Palliative Care Team


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

In this role, your key responsibilities will include: Providing specialist assessment, advice and personalised care planning for patients with palliative and supportive care needs across the Trust.Coordinating care and ensuring effective communication between patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.Supporting decision-making and advance care planning to help patients receive care that aligns with their goals and preferences.Working collaboratively with hospital, community and primary care services to facilitate smooth transitions of care, minimise delays and support timely discharge whenever appropriate.Providing education and support to healthcare professionals to enhance knowledge and promote high-quality palliative and end-of-life care across the organisation.Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives to continually improve patient care and service delivery. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide sensitive and complex information, build therapeutic relationships and support patients and families during challenging situationsStrong clinical assessment and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage a varied caseload of patients.A commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice. You will be supported to develop your skills as a CNS through a programme of competencies with support from colleagues and clinical supervision. The service operates seven days a week, 365 days a year.

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