Pediatric Palliative Care CNS – 12-Month Fixed Term

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care to join the regional service. The post supports children, young people and families across care settings, delivering and evaluating care plans, with telephone and in-person support, including out-of-hours contact for end-of-life care.

The role reports to the clinical nurse manager and involves leading nurse-led clinics, care coordination, and maintaining accurate records while promoting

Qualifications

• Experience of providing clinical advice in relation to the specialist area.
• Experience of planning provision of care for patients.
• Mentoring experience with nursing students and training/development teaching of junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and review specialist complex care for children and young people with multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver care through nurse-led clinics, telephone support and home visits.
• Monitor patients' conditions and respond to changes in clinical need.
• Provide specialist education and training to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies for continuity.

Skills

Clinical guidance

Mentoring

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

RN degree or diploma

Current NMC registration

Post-registration qualification

Non-medical prescribing

Clinical skills/pathophysiology

Mentorship/training

Job description

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care to join the regional service. The post supports children, young people and families across care settings, delivering and evaluating care plans, with telephone and in-person support, including out-of-hours contact for end-of-life care.

The role reports to the clinical nurse manager and involves leading nurse-led clinics, care coordination, and maintaining accurate records while promoting