Clinical Nurse Specialist – West Lothian

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a significant impact in palliative care? Join us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Marie Curie covering the Lothians! As a level six practitioner in line with the Marie Curie Career Development Framework (AFC Band 6), you will be an integral member of our multidisciplinary team. You will provide specialist palliative care nursing services to individuals living with a terminal illness, their loved ones, and health professionals within the community. Working autonomously, you will support the management of a shared team caseload of patients with complex needs, offering expert advice and support.

What you will be doing:

Your role will exemplify person centred leadership, clinical excellence, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that Marie Curie meets its strategic goals and positively influences the care received by terminally ill individuals and their families. Adhering to relevant legal, ethical, capability, and clinical frameworks, as well as Marie Curie policies and procedures, you will be accountable for your actions within the scope of your role.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working in Specialist Palliative Care: Proven experience in providing care to patients with complex needs, ensuring comfort and quality of life during terminal illness.
• Relevant post registration qualification (minimum Level 6) and nursing degree.
• Driver’s licence and access to a car is essential for travelling to various locations to provide care and support to patients and their families in their homes.
• Registered Nurse on NMC register (Adult) – Must be a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, ensuring adherence to professional standards and regulations.
• Ability to connect with patients and their families on an emotional level, providing support and understanding during difficult times.

Salary and Contract

Salary: £43,231 – £52,679 pro rata per annum (Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 6 (aligned with AFC .

Contract: Permanent Part Time – 22.5 hours per week, 08:30 am to 04:30 pm, with weekend rota on 1 out of 8.

Location

Base: Marie Curie St. John’s Hospital, Livingston, West Lothian.

Benefits

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata).
• Competitive policy for parental/sick leave.
• Industry leading training programmes.
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and satellite navigation systems.
• Invite a friend scheme.
• Help with eye care costs.
• Entitlement to Marie Curie Blue Light Card.
• Entitlement to Benefit Hub discount scheme.
• Life assurance for all employees.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all applicants, and we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.