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Clinical Nurse Specialist – Band 7

Join our Specialist Community Team

Community Team – Birmingham Hospice

Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week, 8am – 8pm service, 7 days a week
Contract: Permanent
Salary:  Hospice Clinical Band 7 – £44,835 to £51,307
(pro rata for part-time)
Locations: Selly Park & Erdington (community-based with cross-site working)
Close Date:  12 February 2026
Interview Date: 18 February 2026
DBS: Enhanced with Adult Barring List

 

At Birmingham Hospice, our mission is to improve the quality of life for people living with life‑limiting conditions, and to support their families and loved ones during the most challenging of times.

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our vibrant Community Team. You will bring your expertise in specialist palliative care to patients across the city, offering high‑quality clinical care, guidance, and support

This is a unique opportunity for an autonomous practitioner who thrives in community settings and enjoys managing a varied and rewarding caseload. You’ll work closely with our multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient‑centred care and contribute to the ongoing development of our services.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver expert palliative care to patients, families, carers and health professionals across the community.
  • Assess complex clinical situations and develop effective, personalised care plans.
  • Work independently while remaining an active partner within a skilled multidisciplinary team.
  • Support learning and development through informal and formal teaching.

What We’re Looking For

  • Level 1 Adult Registered Nurse & prescriber or currently completing the NMP course; NMC registered.
  • Post‑registration qualification in palliative care, or willingness to undertake one.
  • Significant experience as a senior nurse, ideally with teaching responsibilities.
  • Advanced experience in an acute hospital or hospice at Band 7 (or equivalent).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Own car and full UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of an organisation recognised for compassionate, high‑quality palliative care.
  • Develop specialist skills within a supportive, expert community team.
  • Contribute to truly meaningful work that makes a difference every day.
  • Enjoy a flexible, positive working culture committed to staff wellbeing.

Interested in Applying?

We’d love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation, please contact Rachel Harrison, Head of Clinical Services, at:
rachel.harrison@birminghamhospice.org.uk
Tel:  0121 809 1900 (Option 1)

To learn more about the role please read the job description.

 

“After I saw the care my dad received at the hospice, I knew I wanted to work there.”

Barbara Bennett, a Healthcare Assistant at Birmingham Hospice’s Erdington site, was inspired to join the hospice after seeing the expert palliative care her dad, Frederick, received there.

Having worked in healthcare for 30 years, Barbara decided it was time she went into palliative and end of life care after helping to care for her father when he was diagnosed with heart failure, kidney failure and dementia.

Read Barbara’s story

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim.

We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters. We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.

Our Values

Our values are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to enable more people from all communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life.

Kindness
Togetherness
Positivity
Openness
Respect
Innovation