Band 7 Senior Nurse for Palliative Care | Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking an experienced nurse specializing in palliative and end-of-life care for children. The role involves providing specialist nursing interventions, creating care plans, and collaborating with families and healthcare teams. Strong communication skills and experience in child care are essential. The position offers flexibility in hours and locations, contributing to a high standard of care. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the team before applying.

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative and end‑of‑life care for children.
• Advanced communication skills are essential.
• Good understanding of symptom control is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate optimum quality of life for children and families.
• Provide specialist palliative care nursing interventions.
• Develop goal‑focused care plans in collaboration with families.
• Deliver education and support to multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in research and improve practice.

Skills

Experience in palliative and end‑of‑life care for children and young people

Advanced communication skills

Good understanding of symptom control

Flexible to work full‑time, part‑time or in a flexible hours scheme

Education

Independent Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated nurse who is passionate about palliative and end‑of‑life care to join the Children’s Specialist Palliative Care Team. Alongside the Clinical Lead you will play an active part in clinical practice, education, research/audit and the implementation of national guidelines.

As a member of a well‑established dynamic team, you will provide specialist advice and support to children, young people and their families, and to all other members of the health‑care teams involved in their care.

Team Composition

The team consists of a specialist palliative care consultant, senior palliative care nurses, senior family support workers and nurse associates. We work very closely with the Children’s Community Nursing and Rapid Response Teams, and the acute settings, to ensure a high standard of care is offered throughout the children’s/young people’s palliative care journey.

Core Responsibilities

• Facilitate optimum quality of life for children and families with life‑limiting or life‑threatening conditions.
• Provide specialist palliative care nursing interventions based on comprehensive holistic assessment.
• Develop and agree goal‑focused care plans in collaboration with children and families.
• Deliver education and support to children, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in research and audit to improve practice in line with national guidelines.
• Offer a 24/7 service that enables timely symptom management and supports family choice of place of death.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in palliative and end‑of‑life care for children and young people.
• Desirable: Independent Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Good understanding of symptom control.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Flexible to work full‑time, part‑time or in a flexible hours scheme, assessed at interview.

About Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

BCHC has more than 5,000 staff across Birmingham and the West Midlands, delivering over 100 clinical services in people’s homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We provide integrated, personalised care for children, young people, adults and community services, including two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry.

Apply

Please see the Job Description and Personal Specification for more details of the main responsibilities of the role.

We encourage anyone considering applying for this post to visit the team prior to application and interview, and to discuss the role with Rebecca Carless, Team Leader for Children’s Community Nursing, Palliative Care and Rapid Response.

Contact

Rebecca Carless
Team Leader for Children’s Community Nursing, Palliative Care and Rapid Response
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] (mobile) or 0121 245 5775

This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.