Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job
Are you a compassionate and experienced palliative care nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality supportive and palliative care?

We are seeking a dynamic Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Supportive and Palliative Care Team, playing a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive expert, person-centred care that enhances quality of life and supports their families throughout their care journey.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide specialist clinical expertise, leadership, education, and advocacy for patients with complex supportive and palliative care needs across inpatient settings. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless care, influence best practice and support service development in line with team, organisational and national priorities.

This role has a significant impact on improving patient and family experience, supporting decision-making, facilitating advance care planning and ensuring equitable access to specialist palliative care services. Through expert assessment, symptom management and leadership, you will contribute to improving outcomes and the delivery of high-quality compassionate care.

The Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist reports to the Lead Nurse for Supportive and Palliative Care and works closely with consultants, specialist nurses, allied health professionals, ward teams and community services.

About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Date posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: Depending on experience
£49,387 to £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-SNM030726
Job locations: CAN Hosp Pal Care Team, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:Practice at an advanced level to provide in-depth knowledge to deliver personalised care.Line manage direct reports, as appropriate, including all stages of recruitment, retention, attendanceand performance management.Facilitate change to promote practice development and service improvement/modernisation activities, in accordance with local and national service policy or guidance.Identify gaps in evidence and / or practice knowledge that require resolution through research andinitiate or assist in research activities as appropriate.

What experience/skills are needed:Specialist clinical skills and experience at Band 6 level within specialist palliative careExperience of supporting/managing learners in practiceNegotiation and problem solving skillsYou will need to be able to assimilate clinical information quickly to provide specialist interventions

You will be required to work across a 7 day a week service.

Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
• Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
• Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
• Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
• Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
• Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
• Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice

Desirable

• Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
• Team leadership role
• Registered as an independent prescriber
• Leadership Qualification / training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: CAN Hosp Pal Care Team, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Nurse Supportive and Palliative Care Team
Polly Curtis
polly.curtis@uhs.nhs.uk
02381204126