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Velindre Cancer Centre

Locum Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Velindre Cancer Centre View all jobs

North East England

Temporary

Medical Specialist

GBP 0 - 125,509 per year

Posted 8 day(s) ago

Reference: 2365587

Job summary

The post will comprise up to 10.3 sessions, including 8 sessions/wk at City Hospice and 2 sessions/wk with the specialist palliative care hospital support team at Velindre University NHS Trust and 0.3 sessions/wk for out of hours commitments. The post holder will be employed through VUNHST which employs all consultants in palliative medicine in the Cardiff and Vale region via a hub and spokes model.

Sample Job Plans

The duties described here are provisional and will be the subject of review. They will form a composite part of the job plan, which will be agreed between the post holder and Clinical Director for Palliative Medicine at Velindre University NHS Trust or nominated deputy.

In patient

AM:

Mon, MDT City Hospice.

Tues, Domiciliary visits City Hospice .

Wed, VCC Inpatient/Acute Oncology Service/Board & Ward round incl Future Care Planning work and symptom management

Thu, Clinic City Hospice

Fri, Integrated palliative medicine clinic or domiciliary visits

PM:

Mon, SPA

Tue , Clinical Administration

Wed, VCC Future Care Planning, Acute Oncology input and palliative care inpatient review

Thu, Clinical administration/Clinical governance activities

Fri, SPA

Main duties of the job

To act as a Specialist Palliative Medicine Consultant to all clinical services at City Hospice and contribute to sessions in Velindre Cancer Centre under auspices of Velindre University NHS Trust
To provide high quality, timely, patient-centred and consultant led care for in-patients, outpatients, day-case and community-based patients and those accessing oncology assessment unit, radiotherapy and other services
To work to ensure an integrated model of palliative care service delivery to all patients within the catchment areas Velindre services by collaborating closely with other specialist and generalist palliative care providers.
To assess and manage patients attending Velindre who are acutely unwell and symptomatic, including acute oncology service input
To contribute to teaching, audit, quality improvement and research activities
To take on appropriate management and clinical governance responsibilities.
To participate in an on-call rota providing 24/7 out of hours support to all hospitals, specialist palliative care in-patient units and community-based patients within the Cardiff and Vale University Heath Board Areas

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months from start date due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

About us

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£125,509 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

120-MD014-0926

Job locations

City Hospice

Park Road

Whitchurch

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in palliative medicine or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register.
CCT/equivalent in Palliative Medicine
MRCP (UK) or equivalent
UK work experience at specialist registrar level or above

Desirable

Post graduate qualification e.g. MA, MSc, MD
Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit/QI
Commitment to evidence based practice and experience of research

Desirable

Working as part of the management team
Liaison with other agencies

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Leadership Skills
Team Working
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
Teaching Skill

Desirable

Understanding of information systems and technology

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in palliative medicine or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register.
CCT/equivalent in Palliative Medicine
MRCP (UK) or equivalent
UK work experience at specialist registrar level or above

Desirable

Post graduate qualification e.g. MA, MSc, MD
Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit/QI
Commitment to evidence based practice and experience of research

Desirable

Working as part of the management team
Liaison with other agencies

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Leadership Skills
Team Working
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate sensitively with patients, relatives and staff
Teaching Skill

Desirable

Understanding of information systems and technology

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

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

City Hospice

Park Road

Whitchurch

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre

Address

City Hospice

Park Road

Whitchurch

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)

City Hospice

Palliative Care Nurse

City Hospice View all jobs

North East England

Permanent

Registered Nurse/RN

Posted 16 day(s) ago

Reference: 2348233

Job summary

City Hospice is Cardiff's local hospice team offering palliative care in the community for people with life limiting conditions. Our CNS team supports them so that they can live their life in their place of choice, with dignity, and in comfort with those close to them in their bereavement.

We are looking to recruit a Palliative Care Nurse who supports our values of working together with pride, compassion, purpose and dedication. We keep people at the heart of what we do, empowering shared decision making and encouraging innovation.

We act with responsibility and professionalism as a team to provide the highest care, comfort and support to our patients and people close to them.

Main duties of the job

The post of Palliative Care Nurse will be community based and will provide, as part of a team, specialist, intermediate and generalist palliative care specific to the needs of patients, their carers and families. They will be accountable clinically to a Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine, and managerially to the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist.

About us

City Hospice was established in as a charity in 1984, and we are currently looking forward to celebrating 40 years of caring for the residents of Cardiff.

Ours is a small team comprising Clinical, Counselling and Business Support staff working together to achieve our vision of providing palliative care and bereavement counselling services which are widely recognised as reflecting best practice in a centre of excellence.

We have created a family environment which incorporates staff, families and volunteers. We celebrate life and enjoy a relaxed working environment, but never lose sight of our duty to , and responsibility for our patients.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0272-26-0004

Job locations

Grounds of Whitchurch Hospital

Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

S Glamorgan

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

Pay Band: Band 5, NHS Agenda for Change pay scale

Hours of Work: Monday Friday 37.5 Hours

Base: Whitchurch Hospital Grounds

Duration: Permanent

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Accountable to: Clinically to Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Managerially to Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

The post of Palliative Nurse will be community based and will provide as part of a team, specialist, intermediate and generalist palliative care specific to the needs of patients, their carers and families.

KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

To work as a member of a specialist palliative care team and with members of the primary health care team in the community.

To work closely with and to develop professional relationships with health care professionals and other palliative care teams within hospitals, the community and hospices.

To play an active role in the promotion of holistic day-care in the Hospice centre.

To demonstrate excellent clinical skills.

Clinical Practice

Provide assessment of physical and psychological needs of patient, their families and carers.

Advise and liaise with the primary health care team and secondary care team on treatment and care as appropriate

Maintain effective communication with the team within City Hospice, primary health care teams, hospital teams, hospices and other statutory and voluntary organisations

Adhere to NMC Code of Practice

2. Education/Training

Maintain an effective partnership with members of the primary health care team within the community, encouraging development of clinical skills to improve patient care

Participate in formal and informal training/teaching programmes for students, other health care professionals and volunteers

Participate in continuing personal education and other activities to promote own professional development

First Level Registration

Five years Post Registration

3. Self Management

Support the caseload of a Band 6 CNS

Maintain accurate records, assist in the submission of statistical returns and reports as required

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly.

Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demand

Be aware of, and comply with all policies and procedures within the Charity

Receive appraisals to identify and agree development and training needs and areas of potential improvement in appropriate/adequate service provision.

4. Clinical Governance

Be responsible for identifying potential untoward incidents and act upon appropriately supported by effective documentation

Participate in the development of, revision and monitoring of clinical policies and guidelines

Ensure own professional and clinical supervision needs are identified and negotiated with the CNS Team Lead

To participate in clinical supervision in order to sustain and develop professional practice

5. Research Audit

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demands

6. Health & Safety

To take the required care of your own Health & Safety and that of any other person affected by your acts or omissions in a professional context

To take the required steps to safeguard the welfare, health & safety of all staff, volunteers, patients and visitors according to CH policy.

7. City Hospice Development

Actively promote CH and its activities to patients, their families and carers and others Contribute to fundraising efforts.

8. Freedom to Act

Professional accountability to Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist and Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Work within the guidance of City Hospice policies and procedures

To work within the National Guidelines of NICE and relevant national government policies.

9. Physical Effort

Applies relevant manual handling skills/techniques.

10. Mental Effort

Ability to concentrate and complete tasks despite frequent interruptions.

Ability to respond to constant unpredictable events and interruptions, e.g. patients fluctuating conditions.

11. Emotional Effort

Ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances Imparting bad news

Helping patients and their families to understand the reality of the situation

Ability to deal with distressed and angry relatives

Use of reflection

12.Working Conditions

Working in the community throughout Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Office based work using VDU daily at base in City Hospice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

Pay Band: Band 5, NHS Agenda for Change pay scale

Hours of Work: Monday Friday 37.5 Hours

Base: Whitchurch Hospital Grounds

Duration: Permanent

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Accountable to: Clinically to Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Managerially to Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

The post of Palliative Nurse will be community based and will provide as part of a team, specialist, intermediate and generalist palliative care specific to the needs of patients, their carers and families.

KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

To work as a member of a specialist palliative care team and with members of the primary health care team in the community.

To work closely with and to develop professional relationships with health care professionals and other palliative care teams within hospitals, the community and hospices.

To play an active role in the promotion of holistic day-care in the Hospice centre.

To demonstrate excellent clinical skills.

Clinical Practice

Provide assessment of physical and psychological needs of patient, their families and carers.

Advise and liaise with the primary health care team and secondary care team on treatment and care as appropriate

Maintain effective communication with the team within City Hospice, primary health care teams, hospital teams, hospices and other statutory and voluntary organisations

Adhere to NMC Code of Practice

2. Education/Training

Maintain an effective partnership with members of the primary health care team within the community, encouraging development of clinical skills to improve patient care

Participate in formal and informal training/teaching programmes for students, other health care professionals and volunteers

Participate in continuing personal education and other activities to promote own professional development

First Level Registration

Five years Post Registration

3. Self Management

Support the caseload of a Band 6 CNS

Maintain accurate records, assist in the submission of statistical returns and reports as required

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly.

Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demand

Be aware of, and comply with all policies and procedures within the Charity

Receive appraisals to identify and agree development and training needs and areas of potential improvement in appropriate/adequate service provision.

4. Clinical Governance

Be responsible for identifying potential untoward incidents and act upon appropriately supported by effective documentation

Participate in the development of, revision and monitoring of clinical policies and guidelines

Ensure own professional and clinical supervision needs are identified and negotiated with the CNS Team Lead

To participate in clinical supervision in order to sustain and develop professional practice

5. Research Audit

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demands

6. Health & Safety

To take the required care of your own Health & Safety and that of any other person affected by your acts or omissions in a professional context

To take the required steps to safeguard the welfare, health & safety of all staff, volunteers, patients and visitors according to CH policy.

7. City Hospice Development

Actively promote CH and its activities to patients, their families and carers and others Contribute to fundraising efforts.

8. Freedom to Act

Professional accountability to Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist and Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Work within the guidance of City Hospice policies and procedures

To work within the National Guidelines of NICE and relevant national government policies.

9. Physical Effort

Applies relevant manual handling skills/techniques.

10. Mental Effort

Ability to concentrate and complete tasks despite frequent interruptions.

Ability to respond to constant unpredictable events and interruptions, e.g. patients fluctuating conditions.

11. Emotional Effort

Ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances Imparting bad news

Helping patients and their families to understand the reality of the situation

Ability to deal with distressed and angry relatives

Use of reflection

12.Working Conditions

Working in the community throughout Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Office based work using VDU daily at base in City Hospice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First level registration
Two years post registration
Experience of working autonomously, as well as part of a team
Car owner/ driver

Experience

Desirable

Previous community or palliative care experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First level registration
Two years post registration
Experience of working autonomously, as well as part of a team
Car owner/ driver

Experience

Desirable

Previous community or palliative care experience

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.

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.

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

City Hospice

Address

Grounds of Whitchurch Hospital

Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

S Glamorgan

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cityhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospice

Address

Grounds of Whitchurch Hospital

Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

S Glamorgan

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cityhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Palliative Care Occupational Therapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 40,559 - 48,841 per year

Posted 9 day(s) ago

Reference: 001-AHP131-0926

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking Band 6 occupational therapist to work within the Specialist Palliative Care service based at City Hospice. Experience of working in the community is desirable but not essential as the successful candidate will receive a full supportive induction when they join the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that prides itself in delivering high quality palliative care, in the right place, every time, so if you have the desire to make a difference to the people of Cardiff then City Hospice is the place to be.

Consideration will be made for potential part time applicants.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the provision of specialist palliative care, supporting patient choice in maintaining dignified end of life care, to the people of Cardiff with malignant or non-malignant conditions who have a limited life expectancy. The post holder will be working autonomously and as part of a team. They will deliver therapeutic interventions in patients' homes, and/or when they attend City Hospice as an out-patient or attend our well-being services. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. They will also promote advanced care planning, management of complex end of life symptoms and patient and carer expectations , whilst meeting the integrated care needs of the patient.

The post holder will also need to be passionate about delivering quality care to people receiving palliative or end of life care.

We would like to hear from any HCPC registered Band 6 occupational therapists with relevant post-graduation experience who have a desire to make a difference and enjoys the opportunity to care for people in their preferred place of care. If you are a team player who strives to deliver high quality care then please get in touch.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

001-AHP131-0926

Job locations

City Hospice

Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
Professional registration as recognised HCPC
Fieldwork Education training course

Desirable

Evidence of recent study (especially that related to palliative care)

Experience

Essential

Sufficient post graduate clinical experience
Managing a caseload
Inter-professional and multi-agency team working
Direct involvement with carers and families

Desirable

Evidence of experience in palliative care
Evidence of community working

Skills

Essential

Autonomous practitioner
Sound clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area
Evidence of organisational skills
Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
Basic IT skills

Desirable

Presentation skills

special knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism

Desirable

Member of special interest group

Personal qualities

Essential

Self motivated
Evidence of embracing change
Professional confidence

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy
Professional registration as recognised HCPC
Fieldwork Education training course

Desirable

Evidence of recent study (especially that related to palliative care)

Experience

Essential

Sufficient post graduate clinical experience
Managing a caseload
Inter-professional and multi-agency team working
Direct involvement with carers and families

Desirable

Evidence of experience in palliative care
Evidence of community working

Skills

Essential

Autonomous practitioner
Sound clinical reasoning/problem solving skills within clinical area
Evidence of organisational skills
Knowledge of current healthcare policies and application in clinical area
Basic IT skills

Desirable

Presentation skills

special knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of services that link across the primary/secondary care interface to provide integrated care in specialism

Desirable

Member of special interest group

Personal qualities

Essential

Self motivated
Evidence of embracing change
Professional confidence

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

City Hospice

Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

City Hospice

Whitchurch Hospital Grounds, Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

City Hospice

Palliative Care Nurse

City Hospice View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Palliative Care Physician

Posted 20 day(s) ago

Reference: B0272-26-0003

Job summary

City Hospice is Cardiff's local hospice team offering palliative care in the community for people with life limiting conditions. Our CNS team supports them so that they can live their life in their place of choice, with dignity, and in comfort with those close to them in their bereavement.

We are looking to recruit a Palliative Care Nurse who supports our values of working together with pride, compassion, purpose and dedication. We keep people at the heart of what we do, empowering shared decision making and encouraging innovation.

We act with responsibility and professionalism as a team to provide the highest care, comfort and support to our patients and people close to them.

Main duties of the job

The post of Palliative Care Nurse will be community based and will provide, as part of a team, specialist, intermediate and generalist palliative care specific to the needs of patients, their carers and families. They will be accountable clinically to a Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine, and managerially to the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist.

About us

City Hospice was established in as a charity in 1984, and we are currently looking forward to celebrating 40 years of caring for the residents of Cardiff.

Ours is a small team comprising Clinical, Counselling and Business Support staff working together to achieve our vision of providing palliative care and bereavement counselling services which are widely recognised as reflecting best practice in a centre of excellence.

We have created a family environment which incorporates staff, families and volunteers. We celebrate life and enjoy a relaxed working environment, but never lose sight of our duty to , and responsibility for our patients.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0272-26-0003

Job locations

Grounds of Whitchurch Hospital

Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

S Glamorgan

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

Pay Band: Band 5, NHS Agenda for Change pay scale

Hours of Work: Monday Friday 37.5 Hours

Base: Whitchurch Hospital Grounds

Duration: Permanent

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Accountable to: Clinically to Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Managerially to Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

The post of Palliative Nurse will be community based and will provide as part of a team, specialist, intermediate and generalist palliative care specific to the needs of patients, their carers and families.

KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

To work as a member of a specialist palliative care team and with members of the primary health care team in the community.

To work closely with and to develop professional relationships with health care professionals and other palliative care teams within hospitals, the community and hospices.

To play an active role in the promotion of holistic day-care in the Hospice centre.

To demonstrate excellent clinical skills.

Clinical Practice

Provide assessment of physical and psychological needs of patient, their families and carers.

Advise and liaise with the primary health care team and secondary care team on treatment and care as appropriate

Maintain effective communication with the team within City Hospice, primary health care teams, hospital teams, hospices and other statutory and voluntary organisations

Adhere to NMC Code of Practice

2. Education/Training

Maintain an effective partnership with members of the primary health care team within the community, encouraging development of clinical skills to improve patient care

Participate in formal and informal training/teaching programmes for students, other health care professionals and volunteers

Participate in continuing personal education and other activities to promote own professional development

First Level Registration

Five years Post Registration

3. Self Management

Support the caseload of a Band 6 CNS

Maintain accurate records, assist in the submission of statistical returns and reports as required

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly.

Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demand

Be aware of, and comply with all policies and procedures within the Charity

Receive appraisals to identify and agree development and training needs and areas of potential improvement in appropriate/adequate service provision.

4. Clinical Governance

Be responsible for identifying potential untoward incidents and act upon appropriately supported by effective documentation

Participate in the development of, revision and monitoring of clinical policies and guidelines

Ensure own professional and clinical supervision needs are identified and negotiated with the CNS Team Lead

To participate in clinical supervision in order to sustain and develop professional practice

5. Research Audit

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demands

6. Health & Safety

To take the required care of your own Health & Safety and that of any other person affected by your acts or omissions in a professional context

To take the required steps to safeguard the welfare, health & safety of all staff, volunteers, patients and visitors according to CH policy.

7. City Hospice Development

Actively promote CH and its activities to patients, their families and carers and others Contribute to fundraising efforts.

8. Freedom to Act

Professional accountability to Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist and Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Work within the guidance of City Hospice policies and procedures

To work within the National Guidelines of NICE and relevant national government policies.

9. Physical Effort

Applies relevant manual handling skills/techniques.

10. Mental Effort

Ability to concentrate and complete tasks despite frequent interruptions.

Ability to respond to constant unpredictable events and interruptions, e.g. patients fluctuating conditions.

11. Emotional Effort

Ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances Imparting bad news

Helping patients and their families to understand the reality of the situation

Ability to deal with distressed and angry relatives

Use of reflection

12.Working Conditions

Working in the community throughout Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Office based work using VDU daily at base in City Hospice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care

Pay Band: Band 5, NHS Agenda for Change pay scale

Hours of Work: Monday Friday 37.5 Hours

Base: Whitchurch Hospital Grounds

Duration: Permanent

ORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Accountable to: Clinically to Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Managerially to Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

The post of Palliative Nurse will be community based and will provide as part of a team, specialist, intermediate and generalist palliative care specific to the needs of patients, their carers and families.

KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

To work as a member of a specialist palliative care team and with members of the primary health care team in the community.

To work closely with and to develop professional relationships with health care professionals and other palliative care teams within hospitals, the community and hospices.

To play an active role in the promotion of holistic day-care in the Hospice centre.

To demonstrate excellent clinical skills.

Clinical Practice

Provide assessment of physical and psychological needs of patient, their families and carers.

Advise and liaise with the primary health care team and secondary care team on treatment and care as appropriate

Maintain effective communication with the team within City Hospice, primary health care teams, hospital teams, hospices and other statutory and voluntary organisations

Adhere to NMC Code of Practice

2. Education/Training

Maintain an effective partnership with members of the primary health care team within the community, encouraging development of clinical skills to improve patient care

Participate in formal and informal training/teaching programmes for students, other health care professionals and volunteers

Participate in continuing personal education and other activities to promote own professional development

First Level Registration

Five years Post Registration

3. Self Management

Support the caseload of a Band 6 CNS

Maintain accurate records, assist in the submission of statistical returns and reports as required

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly.

Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demand

Be aware of, and comply with all policies and procedures within the Charity

Receive appraisals to identify and agree development and training needs and areas of potential improvement in appropriate/adequate service provision.

4. Clinical Governance

Be responsible for identifying potential untoward incidents and act upon appropriately supported by effective documentation

Participate in the development of, revision and monitoring of clinical policies and guidelines

Ensure own professional and clinical supervision needs are identified and negotiated with the CNS Team Lead

To participate in clinical supervision in order to sustain and develop professional practice

5. Research Audit

Identify priorities and manage time accordingly Assist in implementing change effectively in response to clinical/organisational demands

6. Health & Safety

To take the required care of your own Health & Safety and that of any other person affected by your acts or omissions in a professional context

To take the required steps to safeguard the welfare, health & safety of all staff, volunteers, patients and visitors according to CH policy.

7. City Hospice Development

Actively promote CH and its activities to patients, their families and carers and others Contribute to fundraising efforts.

8. Freedom to Act

Professional accountability to Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist and Consultant in Palliative Medicine

Work within the guidance of City Hospice policies and procedures

To work within the National Guidelines of NICE and relevant national government policies.

9. Physical Effort

Applies relevant manual handling skills/techniques.

10. Mental Effort

Ability to concentrate and complete tasks despite frequent interruptions.

Ability to respond to constant unpredictable events and interruptions, e.g. patients fluctuating conditions.

11. Emotional Effort

Ability to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances Imparting bad news

Helping patients and their families to understand the reality of the situation

Ability to deal with distressed and angry relatives

Use of reflection

12.Working Conditions

Working in the community throughout Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan

Office based work using VDU daily at base in City Hospice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

FIRST LEVEL REGISTRATION.
FIVE YEARS POST REGISTRATION.
EXPERIENCE OF WORKING AUTONOMOUSLY, AS WELL AS PART OF A TEAM.
CAR OWNER/DRIVER

Experience

Desirable

PREVIOUS COMMUNITY OR PALLIATIVE CARE EXPERIENCE

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

FIRST LEVEL REGISTRATION.
FIVE YEARS POST REGISTRATION.
EXPERIENCE OF WORKING AUTONOMOUSLY, AS WELL AS PART OF A TEAM.
CAR OWNER/DRIVER

Experience

Desirable

PREVIOUS COMMUNITY OR PALLIATIVE CARE EXPERIENCE

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.

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.

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

City Hospice

Address

Grounds of Whitchurch Hospital

Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

S Glamorgan

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cityhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospice

Address

Grounds of Whitchurch Hospital

Park Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

S Glamorgan

CF14 7BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cityhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)