Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Team Leader

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Team Leader  

Are you a CNS in specialist palliative care, looking to step into a leadership role? Or are you already leading a team and eager to make a tangible difference in the highly specialised field of community palliative care?

At Prospect Hospice, we’re looking for passionate people who embody our values. Our team members are highly skilled specialists—and it’s their passion and expertise that make the hospice a truly exceptional place to work.

As a CNS Team Leader, you’ll guide a dedicated, collaborative team delivering personalised, expert care to patients with life-limiting conditions in their homes and care settings. This is a unique opportunity to influence care pathways, shape team culture, and ensure patients and families feel supported, respected, and empowered.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 7 days (9am – 5pm with flexibility as required) Part time hours considered. 

What is the role?

As CNS Team Leader, you will:

• Lead, supervise, and develop CNSs, staff nurses, and volunteers, fostering a high-performing, supportive team
• Oversee caseload allocation, triage referrals, and ensure responsive, equitable seven-day care
• Mentor and appraise staff, supporting professional development and competency growth
• Lead service improvement initiatives and pathway redesign in collaboration with Matron and fellow CNS Team Leader
• Deliver expert clinical care for patients with complex, rapidly changing palliative needs
• Advocate for patients and families, supporting autonomy and informed decision-making
• Support staff education, training, and professional development
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and research initiatives to enhance service quality

Who we’re looking For

• NMC-registered nurse with a degree and minimum 4 years’ CNS palliative care experience
• Leadership potential or experience with strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Advanced communication, mentoring, and team-building skills
• Ability to implement change and improve patient care
• Driving licence and access to a car

What makes us different?

This role is unique. You can shape the care we provide to patients in their own homes, influence your team, and make a real difference to families at one of the most important times in their lives” – Sue, CNS Team Leader 

“The team is progressive and dynamic, it’s a privilege to support patients at a very difficult time to respond and support people at a very difficult time in their life” – Tina, Community Clinical Nurse Specialist 

For more information or to have a chat about the role please contact Sue Emmerson, Clinical Nurse Specialist Team Leader or Jane Green, Matron on 01793 813355.

Interviews will be held on 9 & 10 March 2026

How to apply

Please submit your application apply via the green “Apply” button or download the application form and email to hr@prospect-hospice.net

Community CNS Team Leader – Job Description

We also offer a  great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
• Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing team
• Supportive induction, training and development
• A values led, inclusive working environment

UK Registration  

Applicants must have current UK professional NMC registration.

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 an enhanced disclosure with barred list check to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion  

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

We will review applications as they come in and may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are advised to apply early.

Please note: We are not part of the NHS Agenda for Change.