CNS/CPS - Hospice Outreach Service

Do you want to be part of a committed and supportive multi-disciplinary team that delivers empowering and compassionate care supporting people with a life limiting illness in the community? Then this role is for you!

Your new role!
As part of our model of care to ensure ‘ we have the right people, providing the right care in the right place and at the right time’, we are offering Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Clinical Paramedic Specialist (CPS) roles to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team within the Hospice Outreach Service in the community.

The Hospice Outreach Team are the initial point of contact for all new community referrals and all telephone calls coming into the service. They are at the forefront of providing palliative advice and support to patients and families in the place they call home; this includes care homes and nursing homes. You will be part of a rota of clinicians covering our 7 day a week service offering telephone support as well as clinic and home-based assessments.

Our team care for patients who have a life limiting illness and our focus is on individualised care, focusing on improving quality of life and achieving patient centred goals. We care for people with long term conditions including heart failure, respiratory disease, frailty and neurological conditions, as well as those with an oncological diagnosis. Our team strives to work alongside other community teams and specialists to optimise patient experience and improve our team knowledge and development.

To succeed in this role
We are looking for a motivated clinician with the ability to work as an independent practitioner whilst being part of a responsive and resilient team. You will possess advanced communication skills and excellent presentation skills (both oral and written).

You will have proven community or in-patient palliative care experience at Band 6 or 7, or have equivalent level of experience of working in the following related areas: Paramedic, General Medicine, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, Frailty, Respiratory Care, Cardiology or Oncology.

We offer a competitive salary, and you can transfer your NHS pension. Other benefits include free parking and a generous holiday allowance with the ability to buy and sell additional holiday. You can view more information about our range of benefits here

If you would like to discuss the role or arrange an informal visit with us, please contact Dea Haysler or Samara Romans, Hospice Outreach Managers on 01892 820 515 or dea.haysler@hospiceintheweald.org.uk / samara.romans@hospiceintheweald.org.uk , or Denise O’Malley, Head of Hospice Outreach Service denise.o’malley@hospiceintheweald.org.uk

Salary: £36,668.86 – £41,961.12 (0.76 FTE)
Location: Pembury, TN2 4TA
Closing date: 18/11/2026
Employment type: PART_TIME