Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37.5 (part time hours available)

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Supportive and Palliative Care Team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

As part of a dynamic team, you will provide expert supportive and palliative care to patients with complex needs across a range of clinical settings, supporting patients and those important to them throughout their healthcare journey. You will work autonomously whilst collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

The Supportive and Palliative Care Team plays a key role in helping patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Through proactive assessment, early specialist input and participation in clinical decision-making, our team supports timely discharge planning, helps avoid unnecessary delays in care, and promotes the best possible outcomes and experiences for patients and families. This directly contributes to UHS transformation priorities including getting people home sooner, ensuring patients are seen in the right place as early as possible, and supporting an engaged and motivated workforce.

The post holder will report to the Lead Nurse for the Supportive and Palliative Care Team and work closely with consultants, CNS colleagues, ward teams, community services and external healthcare partners to deliver seamless care across organisational boundaries.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £39,959 - £48,117 per annum per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-SNM270926

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description Job responsibilities 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
• Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
• Able to critically review and communicate clinical information.

Desirable

• Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Counselling qualification
• Palliative care course
• IT training
• Change Management, clinical practice development.
• Multidisciplinary team working.
• Interest in nurse -led care.
• Organisational/strategic awareness.
• Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.

Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Person Specification Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6 Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience. Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice Extensive post registration experience within specialist area. Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service. Understanding of personal accountability. Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate. Able to critically review and communicate clinical information. Desirable Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed Counselling qualification Palliative care course IT training Change Management, clinical practice development. Multidisciplinary team working. Interest in nurse -led care. Organisational/strategic awareness. Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role. Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)