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Community Hospice Specialist Nurse
Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Community
Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for palliative care? Do you thrive in managing complex caseloads and delivering high-quality care in patients’ homes? St Nicholas Hospice Care is seeking a Community Hospice Specialist Nurse to join our dedicated team supporting patients across West Suffolk and Thetford.
The role covers the core hours 9-5pm, with a rotational weekend day cover.
About the Role
As a Community Hospice Specialist Nurse, you will:
• Manage a complex caseload of patients with life-limiting conditions, providing expert assessment, symptom management, and care planning.
• Deliver person-centred care in community settings, including patients’ homes, care homes, and clinics.
• Work autonomously while collaborating with Clinical Nurse Specialists, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior staff and Health Care Assistants.
• Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and families, ensuring dignity and choice at every stage.
What We’re Looking For
• NMC Registered Nurse with significant experience in palliative or community nursing.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills and confidence in managing complex symptoms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to co-creating care with patients and families.
What We Offer
• Continuation of NHS pension (subject to eligibility).
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 29 with service).
• Enhanced occupational sick pay.
• Health cash plan and wellbeing programme.
• Life assurance and free on-site parking.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts.
• Supportive line management and career development opportunities.
Join Us in Our Vision
At St Nicholas Hospice Care, we believe everyone should matter in life and death. Our community team plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive compassionate, expert care wherever they call home.
Please see the Job Description for further information on the role: Clinical Nurse Specialist Job Description
Closing Date: 7th September 2025
We look forward to hearing from you
For informal inquiries, contact Leanne Connelly, Community Palliative Care Team Lead, at leanne.connelly@stnh.org.uk or call 01284 766133.