Palliative Care CNS

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. The London Clinic Palliative Care CNS The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary 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. Main duties of the job 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 About us 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. Details Date posted 22 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number REQ100411 Job locations 22 Devonshire Place West End W1G 6JA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Palliative Care and Symptom Control Clinical Nurse Specialist Department: Cancer Nursing Location: Duchess of Devonshire Wing, 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6JA Salary: £53,931 to £64,710 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday Contract: 10 month fixed term contract A little about the role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established Palliative Care and Symptom Control team at The London Clinic. You will provide expert, compassionate support to patients living with life limiting illnesses, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life throughout their care. Working across inpatient and outpatient services, you will independently manage a specialist caseload while collaborating closely with Consultants, nursing teams and the wider multidisciplinary team. This is a highly visible and influential role where your specialist knowledge, clinical judgement and communication skills will make a meaningful difference to patients and their families. What you'll be doing Completing comprehensive and holistic assessments for patients across inpatient and outpatient settings Providing specialist advice and support on symptom control, palliative care and end of life care Developing individualised care plans based on each patient's clinical, emotional, social and spiritual needs Supporting patients and families through complex and sensitive conversations about prognosis and advance care planning Participating in daily ward rounds for patients on the palliative and s