Pediatric Palliative Nurse Specialist — Clinical Lead

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's hospice organization in Worcester is seeking a Children's Palliative Nurse Specialist. The successful candidate will provide holistic care for life-limited and life-threatened children, manage complex health needs, and facilitate palliative care training. Applicants should be registered nurses with experience in palliative care, excellent problem-solving and clinical leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits including employee discounts, health cash plan, and pension contributions are offered.

Benefits

Employee discounts from leading retailers

Health cash plan

Gym membership

Bike-to-Work scheme

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with demonstrated experience in palliative care.
• Ability to solve problems by acquiring information from diverse sources.
• Willingness to undertake non-medical prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Holistically assess needs of children with life-limiting conditions.
• Provide symptom management and end-of-life care.
• Facilitate training on palliative care for staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Palliative care experience

Education

Registered nurse qualification

Non-medical prescribing (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

A children's hospice organization in Worcester is seeking a Children's Palliative Nurse Specialist. The successful candidate will provide holistic care for life-limited and life-threatened children, manage complex health needs, and facilitate palliative care training. Applicants should be registered nurses with experience in palliative care, excellent problem-solving and clinical leadership skills. Competitive salary and benefits including employee discounts, health cash plan, and pension contributions are offered.