Senior Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse Lead

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust seeks a registered children's nurse to lead and coordinate palliative care for children, young people and families across Lancashire and South Cumbria. You will provide compassionate, holistic care, influence practice, and drive education for staff and multi-agency partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, end-of-life care planning, bereavement support, and collaboration with community services to enable care at home or preferred settings.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with children’s nursing experience in palliative care.
• Experience in advance care planning and bereavement support.
• Ability to lead education and practice development for staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate care for children with palliative needs across hospital and community.
• Educate staff and act as a resource for multi-agency teams.
• Support families through palliation, end of life, and bereavement.
• Develop guidelines, pathways and improve service delivery.

Skills

RN Child

Independent prescriber

Advanced communication

Palliative care knowledge

Leadership abilities

Education/training delivery

Clinical decision making

Bereavement support

Education

MSc in Palliative/End of life care

Degree level or equivalent

Teaching or mentorship qualification

Job description

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust seeks a registered children's nurse to lead and coordinate palliative care for children, young people and families across Lancashire and South Cumbria. You will provide compassionate, holistic care, influence practice, and drive education for staff and multi-agency partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, end-of-life care planning, bereavement support, and collaboration with community services to enable care at home or preferred settings.