Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist - Royal Stoke University Hospital
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 06/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
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Role summary
This role involves identifying patients in the Emergency Department who are in their last year of life, providing specialist palliative care, and facilitating their prompt discharge. You will lead clinical assessments, provide advanced symptom control, and coordinate with other services. The position requires managing a caseload of patients with complex needs and supporting their loved ones, while ensuring high standards of care. You will also supervise and mentor staff within the emergency department.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult)
- Relevant Nursing Degree
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health related topic
- Mentorship/ Teaching qualification
Desirable criteria
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards one
- Masters degree
- Specialist knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care, including current national guidance.
- Participating in audit and research
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical governance
- Management of change
- Developing nursing practice
- Leading a team of nurses/ healthcare professionals
- Experience managing complex discharges within an emergency department
- Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult)
- Relevant Nursing Degree
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health related topic
- Mentorship/ Teaching qualification
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards one
- Masters degree
- Specialist knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care, including current national guidance.
- Participating in audit and research
- Patient advocacy
- Clinical governance
- Management of change
- Developing nursing practice
- Leading a team of nurses/ healthcare professionals
- Experience managing complex discharges within an emergency department
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Are you an experienced palliative care nurse with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement? At Marie Curie, we are excited to invite highly driven and enthusiastic individual to join our new service at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
In this role, you will be responsible for actively identifying patients in the Emergency Department who are likely in their last year of life, providing specialist palliative care and facilitating their prompt discharge to appropriate care providers, aligned with patients preferred place of care.
Main duties of the job
- Lead on clinical assessments and care planning
- Provide advanced symptom control and communication support
- Coordinate with community and hospital palliative care services to facilitate rapid discharge home/preferred place of care
- Supervise Healthcare Assistants, mentor emergency department staff, and support team learning
You will also manage nursing services for individuals with terminal illnesses, supporting their loved ones, and collaborating with health professionals. As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will offer expert advice and support, managing a caseload of patients with complex needs while ensuring the highest standards of care.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, th
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