Nurse Consultant in Palliative Care

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Nurse Consultant in Palliative Care The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative integrated care model that is redefining the delivery of palliative care. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, a leading community healthcare provider, partners with University College London Hospitals, one of the UK's most prestigious hospital networks, to deliver seamless, high-quality palliative care across hospital and community settings. As Nurse Consultant in Symptom Control and Palliative Care, you will join a multidisciplinaryteam of clinical experts -- working alongside medical consultants,clinical nurse specialists(CNSs),apsychologistandsocialworker in the hospital. The team is integrated with the community team which hasa nurse consultant and medical consultants, CNSsandAHPs.You will help shape care across hospital and community boundaries, with your impactbeingfelt across a wide range of specialisms, including oncology, haematology, teenage and young adult services, and neurology. Why You'll Love This Role Play a pioneering role in a unique integrated care model that bridges hospital and community services. Work at UCLH, an internationally renowned teaching hospital with access to leading-edge treatments and research. Help shape the future of palliative care alongsideinnovativemultidisciplinary teams in one of London's most dynamic healthcare environments. Join a supportive team looking forward to welcoming a further nurse consultant into their hospital service. Main duties of the job What You'll Do Provide senior nursing leadership for hospital palliative care services, in line with CNWL and UCLH strategies. Deliver expert clinical care for patients with complex needs, managing your own caseload. Lead service development and quality improvement projects, driving innovation across the system. Champion education and training, inspiringstaffand students to achieve excellence. Contribute to research, audit, and policy development, raising the profile of palliative care nationally and internationally. Act as a clinical consultant and advisor, supporting complex case management and safeguarding practice. About us Why Join Us Work across prestigious central London hospitals as part of an innovative, community-led model. Access professional development opportunities, research involvement, and national networking. Benefit from competitive NHS terms, including the NHS Pension Scheme and flexible working options. Details Date posted 28 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £75,328 to £86,114 a year Per annum incl. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-G-CC-1610 Job locations University College Hospital 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY The Palliative Care Nurse Consultant roleprimarilysupports the ongoing development of the UCLH Palliative Care Service.The post holder may also be expected to support the Camden and IslingtonELiPSePalliativeCare Service. The service has two teams in the inpatient setting across UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and community settings across the boroughs of South Camden and Islington. It iscommissioned to provide expert advice and guidance,supportand leadership in the care of peop