We are seeking a compassionate and motivated professional to join our team in delivering a responsive, flexible, and high-quality community specialist palliative care service. This role focuses on supporting patients with complex palliative care needs and their families, ensuring care is person-centred and aligned with our strategy and Care Quality Commission standards.
The post holder will work autonomously within the community, undertaking specialist assessments, developing and reviewing individualised care plans, and providing expert guidance to others involved in the patient’s care. Working closely with Clinical Nurse Specialists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will respond to changing patient needs and contribute to maintaining excellence in service delivery.
In addition, this role involves collaborating with colleagues and external organisations, supporting education and training initiatives, and contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of palliative care services.
Join our Movement and Help The Kirkwood Support Life
The Kirkwood exist to improve quality of life for local people across Kirklees, against all the odds. Together, we help those in our care to live well and make the most of every single day. We make the complex simple by focussing on what’s important. And we support families and loved ones to live on – and live well.
Following a period of significant challenges, we are proud to have secured sustainable funding from April 2026 to support the development of an integrated model of care here in Kirklees. This marks an important step forward, helping us to reinforce our core services whilst ensuring we can continue to deliver high-quality specialist palliative and end of life care on our In-Patient Unit and in our community, now and into the future.
As we move into a positive new chapter for our vital local charity, we are growing our workforce in key areas to strengthen our services and reach more patients and families who are relying on our care.
When you join The Kirkwood, you aren’t just taking a job; you are joining a movement of people who believe that everyone affected by a life limiting illness deserves the very best care.
Our team is a diverse collective of medics, nurses, therapy teams, counsellors, chefs and more – all working together to outstanding care. We are building a sustainable, compassionate, and collaborative charity where every colleague feels valued and supported. If you are interested in joining our team but don’t see the right role for you today, we’d love to have a conversation with you.
Strengthened by sustainable long-term funding and with the support of our unwavering movement, we can offer a secure and supportive environment where you can make a lasting difference.
Apply with confidence today and be part of a forward-thinking local charity that is cherished by our community.
As an employee, you will be offered a range of benefits, including 27 days holiday (pro rata for part time staff), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, high-quality, low-cost meals at our Dalton site and complementary therapies. NHS Pensions are also transferable for those already contributing.
The Kirkwood provide specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for their family members, friends, and carers, both during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life limiting illness.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
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