Clinical Nurse Specialist (Development Role)

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care? A role with Phyllis Tuckwell gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives every day.

We are looking for a passionate nurse with experience in palliative and end of life care to join our community team to develop into a Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide specialist palliative care to patients, their families, and carers in the community.

The development role works under supervision to be responsive to need, developing advanced communication skills, advance care planning, symptom management knowledge, caseload management, as well as critical thinking and decision-making skills.

The role will include working in our Advice and Referral Team which provides a single point of access for referrals, advice, and support for multidisciplinary team working around the patient.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-professional team and will provide responsive care as well as proactively working alongside patients and families to support them to live well. They will embrace opportunities to advance clinical practice, be willing to share their skills and knowledge by educating others and be committed to continuously improving services. A commitment to further develop own knowledge and clinical skills to improve patient care is essential including a willingness to undertake MSc modules in Advanced Clinical Practice.

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Gabby Meads, Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist,

If you would like to feel part of a welcoming and committed team, benefit from strong peer and managerial support, and want to develop your career with excellent training and education opportunities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

• RGN Degree Level Qualification
• Current NMC registration in adult or general nursing
• Palliative / end of life care or long term conditions experience
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• Experience of multidisciplinary team working and with external partners
• Able to make autonomous decisions demonstrating decision-making, critical thinking and proactive caseload management

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Nursing staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.

The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Multidisciplinary working with a forward thinking and supportive organisation

• Possibility to study MSc modules in Advanced Clinical Practice
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Shadow shifts
• Apprenticeships
• Rotation opportunities

• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• Clinical supervision and support
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR on 01252 729408 or email:

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged