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Community CNS

Salary Band 6 (£37,985 - £45,302)
Location St Gemma's Hospice , Moortown , Leeds , LS17 6QD
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

St Gemma’s Hospice is seeking a Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) who is passionate about delivering holistic care and supporting patients in a community setting. ​This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to support current service developments.

If you are a passionate and committed individual who prides themselves on providing a high quality service, then St Gemma’s welcomes your application to join our team.

You will need:

  • Significant experience at Band 5 working in specialist palliative care or caring for palliative care patients in a community or hospital setting
  • Experience and knowledge of symptom management
  • Ability to communicate effectively in complex clinical situations and with colleagues
  • Desire to be part of a flexible and ambitious multi-disciplinary team 
  • A driving licence and access to a car for work related purposes

St Gemma’s is an innovative and pioneering Hospice, providing services recently rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We play a key role in influencing the future of palliative care in Leeds through the citywide Leeds Palliative Care Network. We are a leader in palliative care research, education and evidence into practice and are the first University Teaching Hospice. We provide both in-patient and community specialist palliative and end-of-life care.

We offer a competitive benefits package including generous leave entitlement, free on-site parking and subsidised meals.

For informal enquiries please contact Shona Eyre, Interim Head of Community Services, shonaeyre@st-gemma.co.uk or 0113 218 5540

 Informal visits are encouraged

This is a full-time post, however 30 - 37.5hrs worked over 4 days will be considered. 

Closing date: 16th November 2025 5pm

Interviews: W/c 24th November 2025

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement prior to the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

 

 

St Gemma’s Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients, families and carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and at our Out-Patients.

We have around 300 employees working across the main Hospice site in Moortown, Retail Hub in Bramley, a large chain of charity shops, and out in the community. We offer career opportunities both in our multi-disciplinary clinical team and in a wide range of non-clinical roles, all of which contribute towards local patient care. St Gemma’s Hospice has a team of approximately 800 volunteers, working in a variety of roles supporting departments throughout the organisation.

St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We offer a competitive range of benefits with an emphasis on staff well-being in a caring and friendly environment.

Maternity / Paternity
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Generous holiday

Personal pension plan

Employee assistance programme

Free parking (Hospice Site)

Wellbeing support

Subsidised Meals (Hospice Site)

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