Bank Clinical Nurse Specialist

Bank Clinical Nurse Specialist

Location:

Sue Ryder Berkshire West, Theale RG7 4AB
with travel across Berkshire west and South Oxfordshire. Ah hoc (bank). Mixed shifts – Days 8:00am‑8:30pm and Nights 8:00pm‑8:30am. Salary: £38,286.00‑£45,129 per annum pro rata (£48,141.02‑£51,132.73 NMP) depending on experience and Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification.

Essential Requirements:

• UK NMC Registered General Nurse or Adult Nurse with a Full UK driving licence and own transport.
• Primarily based at Sue Ryder Berkshire West, with an expectation to travel to our other sites, Duchess of Kent Hospice RG30 2DX
  and South Oxfordshire Palliative Care Hub OX10 6SL
  .

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one‑size‑fits‑all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

At the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice and community nursing services across Berkshire West, we look after people living with life‑limiting conditions and offer support for families too.

Our Clinical Nurse Specialists play an essential role in providing high‑quality, person‑centred care for individuals facing life‑limiting illnesses. By combining clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills, they ensure that patients and families experience dignity, comfort, and peace during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Their role enhances the overall quality of palliative care and supports the healthcare team in delivering the best possible outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Palliative Care Nurse who wants to work in a supportive environment where care of the patients comes first.

Your main duties will be to provide direct assessment, support and advocacy to service users and carers dealing with complex, distressing and life‑limiting illnesses.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring they receive timely advice and guidance. The role will be primarily based at our Berkshire West Community office in Theale, with travel to the In‑Patient Unit at Duchess of Kent Hospice and the South Oxfordshire Palliative Care Hub in Wallingford, working a combination of day and night shifts.

Travel will be coordinated from the Theale base.

• Responding to telephone calls, offering appropriate clinical advice, and supporting the wider team to deliver high‑quality care across both settings.
• Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate service user records.
• Strong interest in completing the Non‑Medical Prescribing (NMP) course as part of ongoing professional development.

• NMC registered with an interest in working towards their Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Previous Palliative care Community experience.
• Ability to support adjustments for diverse patient needs.
• Skilled in accessible communication with patients and families.
• Commitment to inclusion and patient advocacy.

• Advanced communication training (e.g. Sage & Thyme).
• Experience with symptom management in complex needs.

• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours.
• Company pension scheme.
• Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply).
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
  
  Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online.
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to…