We are seeking a professional and caring Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), to join our busy community team, based in Selly Park. As a CNS you will work across the city and may be required to travel to our other site in Erdington from time to time. You will provide specialist palliative care nursing services to our patients, families carers and other health professionals. You will be able to analyse complex situations and develop action plans to improve the quality of patient care. You will actively contribute to multidisciplinary working and will be able to recognise the importance of knowledge and learning to maintain standards in palliative care. You will be comfortable working as an autonomous palliative care practitioner and will be required to manage a caseload of patients within the community setting.
- You will be a Level 1 Adult registered prescribing nurse, with current NMC registration with a relevant post registration qualification in palliative care (or be willing to undertake)
- You will have substantial experience at a senior nurse level with experience in clinical informal and formal teaching
- You will have advanced experience within acute hospital or hospice at Band 7, or equivalent
- You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- You will be a car owner/driver with access to your own vehicle and hold a current full UK driving licence
- Be part of an organisation recognised for compassionate, high-quality palliative care.
- Develop specialist skills within a supportive, expert community team.
- Contribute to truly meaningful work that makes a difference every day.
- Enjoy a flexible, positive working culture committed to staff wellbeing.
- Barbara Bennett, a Healthcare Assistant at Birmingham Hospice’s Erdington site, was inspired to join the hospice after seeing the expert palliative care her dad, Frederick, received there.
- Having worked in healthcare for 30 years, Barbara decided it was time she went into palliative and end of life care after helping to care for her father when he was diagnosed with heart failure, kidney failure and dementia. Read Barbara’s story
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim. We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters. We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.
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