Clinical Nurse Specialist

Are you a dedicated and experienced palliative care nurse looking to take your career to the next level? Saint Catherine's is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our compassionate and expert team in providing support in the Community. If you thrive on providing high-quality, patient-centred care and are eager to lead in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!, As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert clinical care, advice, and advocacy to patients and carers managing complex and unpredictable life-limiting illnesses. You will autonomously manage a caseload of patients, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality care in collaboration with multi-professional teams across the hospice, community, and other healthcare settings.

A vital aspect of the role is delivering education and advice to patients, families, and healthcare professionals, empowering them to navigate the challenges of palliative care with confidence and understanding. You will also lead advanced care planning, including sensitive end-of-life discussions and ethical decision-making, always respecting the individual wishes of patients and their families.

In addition, you will promote evidence-based practice by engaging in research, audits, and quality improvement initiatives, helping to shape the future of palliative care within our organisation and beyond.

At Saint Catherine's, we are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and innovation as we approach our 40th Anniversary - a milestone that celebrates four decades of providing compassionate care to our community. This period of expansion creates a range of opportunities for dedicated individuals to join our team. As we respond to the evolving needs of our community, we are expanding our services while remaining committed to delivering specialist care in our Palliative and End of Life Care Unit.

We are delighted to introduce new services, including Respite, Convalescent Rehabilitation, and Symptom Management, which reflect the increasing demand for these much-needed offerings, such as the much-valued return of Respite Care. Additionally, our Wellbeing services will be enhanced to provide a comprehensive programme of activities and therapies, supporting clients across all areas of our care.

To help us achieve this vision and mark this pivotal chapter in our history, we are recruiting for a number of exciting new roles. If you are passionate about making a real difference, explore these opportunities and join us on this transformative journey.