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Children's Palliative Care Nursing Specialist
2 months ago
Position Overview
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is dedicated to providing exceptional palliative care and support for children and their families. We are seeking a passionate and skilled individual to join our team as a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within the Paediatric Palliative Care & Bereavement Support unit.
The ideal candidate will collaborate with current team members to enhance the delivery of paediatric palliative care and bereavement assistance. This role involves providing specialized knowledge in complex decision-making, advance care planning, and comprehensive symptom management.
Our commitment is to deliver high-quality, holistic care for infants, children, and adolescents facing life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, as well as their families, from the point of diagnosis through to end-of-life care. This is achieved through a model that emphasizes empowerment and support, ensuring that all staff possess the necessary skills and knowledge to provide top-tier care. Additionally, the team coordinates bereavement support for families following the loss of a child.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Offering professional and clinical guidance to nursing and medical personnel regarding palliative care and bereavement.
- Providing expert consultation on symptom management.
- Acting as an ambassador for paediatric palliative care when engaging with external professionals.
- Facilitating the development and implementation of evidence-based paediatric palliative care practices in accordance with advance care planning and relevant guidelines.
- Promoting family-centered palliative care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Encouraging timely discussions with families to ensure they have choices regarding care options.
- Supporting children with palliative care needs and their families during their hospital stay.
- Engaging with professionals from children's hospices, community settings, and other agencies.
About UHBW
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is among the largest acute trusts in the UK, employing over 13,000 staff across 10 sites and offering more than 100 clinical services. We serve a diverse population of over 500,000 residents in South West England. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, our staff take pride in delivering outstanding care to the communities of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a forward-thinking, multi-award-winning trust, we are committed to enhancing patient care through innovative research and practices that positively impact both local and global health.
UHBW is devoted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are an equal opportunities employer, striving to create a diverse workforce that reflects the rich variety of our local population. Our services are designed around the needs of individual patients and their families.
Job Requirements
For a comprehensive overview of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the detailed job description document associated with this vacancy.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Relevant post-registration nursing experience, particularly in caring for families with palliative care needs.
- Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities.
Desirable:
- Experience in teaching and mentoring.
- Engagement in research-based practice or project work.
- Experience as a preceptor or mentor.
Skills & Competencies
Essential:
- Strong organizational and management skills.
- Proficiency in medication administration, including intravenous therapies.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Capability to manage challenging situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small team and independently when necessary.
Aptitude
Essential:
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Acting as a role model and mentor/assessor.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality nursing care.
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing and the NHS.
- Understanding of professional responsibilities to oneself and others.
Training & Qualifications
Essential:
- Registered Sick Children's Nurse (RSCN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN).
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related health field, or a willingness to pursue one.
- Current NMC Registration.
Desirable:
- Accredited post-registration qualification in palliative care.
- Qualification in teaching, assessing, and mentoring.
- Willingness to pursue master's level academic studies.
