Application form

Personal details

We need to take some personal details so that we have the correct information about who is applying for the role, as well as contact details in case we need to get in touch with you regarding the application.

First Name *

Surname/Family Name *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

Town *

Postcode *

Contact Number *

Email Address *

Have you previously worked for the Hospice? *

Yes

Have you/do you volunteer for the Hospice? *

Yes

Employment History

Name of most recent employer *

Employment Dates: to and from *

Current Salary

Reason for leaving

Please upload your CV (PDF or Word) *

Supporting Statement *

Please describe what it is that attracts you to this job and give details of any particular experience, skills and/or qualities that you feel make you suitable for this position and that match the requirements for this post as set out in the person specification.

Reference 1

Name of Organisation *

Please provide two referees who are previous employers (including your current employer) whom we may approach should you be successful. References will only be sought once a job offer has been made.

Referee name

Position

Relationship to applicant

Email Address

Website

Contact Number

Reference 2

Name of Organisation *

Please provide two referees who are previous employers (including your current employer) whom we may approach should you be successful. References will only be sought once a job offer has been made.

Referee name

Position

Relationship to applicant

Email Address

Website

Contact Number

Professional Membership

Name of Professional Body

Registration Number

Expiry Date

Revalidation Date

Have you ever been referred to your professional body?

Yes

If YES please confirm which body and give full details

Have you ever been disqualified from the practice of a profession or required to practice under specific limitations?

Yes

Has your employment or contract ever been terminated or suspended - in the UK or abroad - on grounds relating to your fitness to practice (conduct or performance)?

Yes

FOR DOCTORS ONLY – Please complete this section if you are applying for a medical role

Who is your current/ most recent Designated Body?

Who is your current/ most recent Responsible Officer? (Name, position & contact details)

What is the date of your last and/or next appraisal?

What is the date of your last and/or next revalidation?

Declarations

Are you legally eligible for employment in the UK? *

Yes

Do you have proof of eligibility to work in the UK? *

Yes

Do you have any unspent convictions for a criminal offence as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974? *

Yes

If yes, please provide details below.

Disclosures must be in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – please seek advice if you are not sure about what has to be disclosed. Please note that The Hospice of St Francis may carry out a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check to verify this information.

Do you hold a full UK driving licence? *

Yes

When would you be available to start work?

Data Protection & Confidentiality

The Hospice of St Francis will process your personal data solely for the purpose of communicating with you about your application. We never share or sell an individual's data. Please see our privacy policy for more information.

Confirmation *

I can confirm that I have completed this application form to the best of my knowledge and all the information is true. I understand that any false statement may disqualify me from employment or render me liable to summary dismissal.

Confidentiality

The Hospice of St Francis exists to help local people and their families living with life-limiting illness, through improving symptoms, achieving personal goals and helping them to feel safe.

It is essential that all personnel are aware of the need to be discreet not only to protect patients, but also the business, in respect of the sensitive nature of the information within the Hospice.

Patient Confidentiality
All clinical staff are governed by the regulations of their professional body on this subject. All non-clinical staff and volunteers should, under no circumstances, discuss patient information/details unless with a health professional connected to the Hospice and certainly not outside the Hospice.

Business Confidentiality
All staff, including volunteers, are expected to respect business confidentiality, particularly in financial matters and any policy issues as specified by the Board of Trustees. Information cascaded within the Hospice is not for public domain until/unless permission is given or it is published in the Annual Review or by a press release. The person disseminating such information should make clear that it is confidential.

Any breach of confidentiality will be treated as serious misconduct.

Confidentiality Confirmation *

I have read and understand the above confidentiality requirements

Apply by Friday 11th December 2026

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon to Fri 9-5pm plus 1 in 4 weekend management on call

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Band 7. Salary dependant on experience

Are you an experienced senior nurse with a passion for specialist palliative care, clinical excellence and developing others?

Do you want to use your expertise to influence how care is delivered, inspire colleagues and make a lasting difference to patients and their families?

At The Hospice of St Francis, we're looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our senior clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, innovation and service development, helping us continually improve the care and experience we provide.

You'll play a key role in shaping and leading our nurse-led services within the Inpatient Unit (IPU), championing best practice and empowering our nursing teams to deliver outstanding, compassionate care.

What will you be doing?

This is a varied and influential role where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact across clinical practice and service development.

You'll:

Lead nurse-led care: Deliver advanced specialist palliative care, including complex assessments, clinical decision-making, prescribing, care planning, reviews and discharges.
Drive clinical excellence: Act as a visible clinical role model, promoting safe, effective and evidence-based practice across the IPU.
Inspire and develop others: Coach, mentor and support Band 6 senior nurses and wider colleagues, helping them build confidence, develop their skills and reach their potential.
Champion innovation: Lead practice development, research awareness, clinical audit and quality improvement projects, turning new ideas and evidence into better patient care.
Improve quality and safety: Support clinical incident investigations, identify trends and risks, share learning and help embed improvements across the service.
Shape patient pathways: Support complex discharge planning, advance care planning, ReSPECT documentation and liaison with community and external healthcare services.
Lead specialist services: Take responsibility for the IV iron service, including patient assessment and coordination of treatment.
Influence and collaborate: Work closely with nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams, taking the nursing lead at weekly medical boards and ward rounds.

You'll also play an important part in the ongoing development of our services, ensuring patients and those important to them receive the highest standards of individualised care.

Click Here to view the full Person Specification

Apply by Friday 11th December 2026

For an informal discussion, or to find out more please contact Caroline Wheeldon (Associate Director for IPU & Care at Home) on 01442 869550. To contact HR please email recruitment@stfrancis.org.uk

This list of tasks and responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required by the Manager. This Job Description can be amended by agreement with the Post Holder and Manager

Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly.

This role will require an enhanced DBS check.

What our people say...

“My impressions of the hospice, were that I couldn't believe how calm and lovely every person was. From walking through the door I could tell how much every person cared about what they were doing."

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Whilst working for The Hospice of St Francis employees are entitled to a range of benefits

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Over 40 years of care

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At The Hospice of St Francis we are not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think.

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Personal details

The Hospice of St Francis will process your personal data solely for the purpose of communicating with you about your application. We never share or sell an individual's data. Please see our privacy policy for more information.

Apply by Friday 11th December 2026

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon to Fri 9-5pm plus 1 in 4 weekend management on call

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Band 7. Salary dependant on experience

What will you be doing?

Apply by Friday 11th December 2026

What we're about

What our people say...

Staff Benefits

Find out more

Over 40 years of care

Our History

A Place To Thrive

Our Diversity Statement

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Clinical

Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7

Application form

Personal details

The Hospice of St Francis will process your personal data solely for the purpose of communicating with you about your application. We never share or sell an individual's data. Please see our privacy policy for more information.

Apply by Friday 11th December 2026

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon to Fri 9-5pm plus 1 in 4 weekend management on call

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Band 7. Salary dependant on experience

What will you be doing?

Apply by Friday 11th December 2026

What we're about

What our people say...

Staff Benefits

Find out more

Over 40 years of care

Our History

A Place To Thrive

Our Diversity Statement