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Posted 37 days ago

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Specialist Palliative Care Lead (Clinical Nurse Specialist) to join our organisation in a brand-new role supporting older people across our residential and nursing homes. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead high-quality, person-centred palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring residents receive compassionate, dignified support at every stage. Working full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility), you will play a key role in embedding best practice, supporting teams, and making a meaningful difference to residents and their families.

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

You will provide expert clinical leadership and specialist advice in palliative and end-of-life care across multiple care settings. Acting as a visible and trusted leader, you will support and develop multidisciplinary teams through education, mentoring, and coaching, building confidence and capability. You will work closely with GPs, hospices, and community teams to deliver coordinated care, lead on advance care planning and complex symptom management, and ensure care is aligned with residents’ wishes. You will also drive continuous improvement through audits, service development, and best practice frameworks, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.

You are an experienced Registered Nurse (Adult) with a strong specialist background in palliative care and a passion for supporting older people at the end of life. You will have current NMC registration, significant post-registration experience, and a relevant post-graduate qualification in palliative care or advanced symptom management. You are confident working autonomously, influencing practice, and leading across multiple settings. With excellent communication, leadership, and coaching skills, you are committed to delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive, and values-led care, working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Our Benefits include: • 4% pension contribution (Legal and General) • 2 x salary - Life Insurance. • A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets • 24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice. • Our Wellbeing Hub which contains lots of articles and support with mental and physical wellness, free fitness, and yoga videos and lots more • Career development opportunities and access to our online learning management system • Free DBS check where the role requires.

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