NICU Bereavement & Palliative Care Specialist Nurse

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Bereavement and Palliative Care CNS for a one-year secondment to cover maternity leave. This role involves supporting families with complex end-of-life care needs and providing expert knowledge on palliative care pathways. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced nursing skills, act as the main contact for the multidisciplinary team, and will spend 70% of their time on bereavement care and 30% on clinical duties. The position is set to close on 1 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in palliative care pathways and bereavement care.
• Advanced communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal and informal teaching sessions to neonatal staff.
• Develop guidance on neonatal palliative and end-of-life care.
• Ensure auditable data quality for bereavement and palliative care.
• Work 70% on bereavement/palliative care and 30% on the clinical floor.

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a Bereavement and Palliative Care CNS for a one-year secondment to cover maternity leave. This role involves supporting families with complex end-of-life care needs and providing expert knowledge on palliative care pathways. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced nursing skills, act as the main contact for the multidisciplinary team, and will spend 70% of their time on bereavement care and 30% on clinical duties. The position is set to close on 1 January 2026.