Work-Life Balance: At University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, we value the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We encourage candidates to discuss potential flexible working arrangements that can accommodate their personal lives.

Diversity and Inclusion: We actively seek applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as they are currently under-represented within our Trust.

Role Overview: The successful candidate will join a dedicated care team focused on delivering community-based palliative nursing care. This role involves working closely with families of children and young individuals facing life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive holistic nursing care to children and young people with complex medical needs in their homes or other respite environments.
• Offer emotional support and guidance to children, young people, and their parent/carers, ensuring individualized care plans are developed, implemented, and evaluated during each visit.
• Collaborate with the end-of-life team leader to plan and deliver compassionate end-of-life care.
• Participate in an on-call rota, providing support during overnight and weekend shifts as needed.
• Deliver high-quality, individualized care that promotes empowerment and advocacy for children and their families.
• Supervise children and young people in the absence of their parents or carers, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the care team and other partner agencies.
• Adhere to clinical governance guidelines and promote evidence-based practices that enhance care quality.
• Manage your workload efficiently during respite visits and office duties.
• Ensure compliance with UHBW policies and Jessie May guidelines, maintaining health and safety standards.

Commitment to Excellence: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 13,000 staff across multiple clinical services. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and are proud to have received a 'Good' rating from the CQC. Our commitment to innovation and research enhances patient care and positively impacts our communities.

Ongoing Development: The role includes supporting and supervising students and other staff, participating in the implementation of government directives, and ensuring all care procedures align with established guidelines.

Emotional Support: Recognize and address the emotional needs of children, young people, and their families, providing empathetic communication and facilitating access to bereavement support when necessary.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we strive to create a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.