NHS Borders
Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care
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BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL
Specialist Palliative Care Services
Margaret Kerr Unit
Clinical Nurse Specialist Palliative Care
28.8 hours per week
Permanent
Band 6
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated registered nurse to join the Specialist Palliative Care Services in NHS Borders.
- Are you someone who is experienced in delivering effective judgements and decisions for people with life shortening conditions?
- Are you someone who strives to make a difference in a person’s care experience?
- Do you have excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills?
This role can both be rewarding and challenging. The Specialist Palliative Care Service is looking for someone who has commitment in delivering high quality care, holistically assessing a person’s care needs and their priorities in their care through safe and effective judgements and decisions.
The role provides specialist advice and support for people with life shortening conditions, their families and people important to them. Working closely with professional colleagues across community and acute services is a key driver to ensure effective joined up care is being delivered.
This role will work across community and hospital services. Anyone who is interested in this position would need to have confidence and competence to work autonomously, as well as being part of a team.
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For informal enquiries please contact Michelle Scott, Nurse Consultant Palliative Care, BGH, 01896 826888
Closing date for applications: 19/8/2026
Interviews for this post will be held on: TBC
Applicants will be asked to give a 10 minute presentation
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.
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