Palliative Care CNS

You will provide expert palliative and symptom control support to patients with life limiting illness, ensuring care is holistic, evidence based and aligned to best practice., Undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments across inpatient and outpatient settings Leading on specialist symptom control and supportive care planning Supporting patients and families with complex and sensitive conversations regarding prognosis and advance care planning Acting as patient advocate within MDT meetings Participating in daily ward rounds for patients on the palliative and symptom control caseload Supporting effective discharge planning into community services Contributing to audit, service development and quality improvement initiatives Acting as a clinical resource and role model to ward based teams

Our dedicated cancer centre, the Duchess of Devonshire Wing, brings together oncology, haematology and specialist supportive services within a purpose designed setting. Palliative and symptom control care is fully integrated into the patient pathway, with strong multidisciplinary working and visible clinical leadership. The team environment is experienced and cohesive, offering the opportunity to work alongside respected Consultants and senior nurses in a service where your contribution is recognised and your specialist skills make a meaningful difference every day.