Job title: Palliative Care and Symptom Control CNS
Salary: £50,713 - £60,848
Location: 22 Devonshire Place, London
Job Type: 12 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday - Friday
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care and Symptom Control to join our dynamic and well-established Specialist Palliative and Symptom Control Team (SPSCT) on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Based at our award-winning Duchess of Devonshire Wing in Marylebone, The London Clinic is a leading independent sector cancer centre, where innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care are central to everything we do.
About Us
One of the UK's leading independent cancer centres, offering expert care across all tumour types with a strong reputation in stem cell transplant, CAR-T therapy and novel systemic treatments.
Since 1932, we've delivered exceptional patient care across eight premises, including our main hospital and our purpose-built cancer centre. The Duchess of Devonshire Wing offers state-of-the-art radiotherapy, chemotherapy suites, and 47 dedicated oncology and haematology beds.
The role
As a CNS in our specialist palliative care team, you will work closely with our Palliative Medicine Consultant and a fellow CNS to deliver expert, gold-standard care to patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions. You will support patients and their families through complex care needs, drawing on your clinical expertise and emotional insight to ensure high-quality, person-centred support.
Key Duties
- Conduct in-depth assessments addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
- Develop and monitor individualised care plans in partnership with patients and families
- Offer clinical advice and emotional support to colleagues and carers
- Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure continuity of care
- Support service development and contribute to staff training
Skills And Experience
- Significant experience in oncology and palliative care
- At least one year in a CNS role within a palliative setting
- A postgraduate qualification (completed or in progress) in palliative care
- Confidence managing complex caseloads with a high level of autonomy
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- A compassionate, proactive and professional approach to patient care
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Travel season ticket loan
- Family friendly benefits
- A range of retail discounts
- Excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a cutting-edge facility within one of the UK's most respected cancer centres
- Supportive, professional environment with ongoing development opportunities
- Be part of a forward-thinking team, making a tangible impact on patient lives
- Access to leadership programmes, education, and career progression pathways
Apply now to join our team and be part of something truly meaningful in oncology care.
We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis. The advert may close early once all vacancies are filled, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Strictly no agency contact please. All direct applications will be considered in line with our recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
