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Specialist Palliative Care NurseinLiverpoolinLiverpoolPUBLISHED TUE 19 NOV 2024

Band 7: £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum  PERMANENT  GOOD SALARY 

CASELOADEND OF LIFEFAMILYHOLISTICMULTI-DISCIPLINARYNHS

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation TrustFollow Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of children and their families during challenging times.
Work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, fostering collaboration and shared goals.
Diverse work settings, including home, hospices, and hospital, allowing for flexible care delivery tailored to individual family needs.
Role includes continuity of care, acting as a key worker and developing advance care plans for children, which enhances relationship building.
Engagement in ongoing education and professional development to maintain skills and expertise in palliative care, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Ability to lead and coordinate care, facilitating excellence and innovation in end-of-life care practices.
Support both children and their families through bereavement care, addressing emotional and psychological needs during a critical time.
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate Specialist Palliative Care Nurse to provide and coordinate palliative and end-of-life care for children and young people aged 0-19 years, as well as bereavement support for their families. This role involves working closely with a multi-disciplinary team in various settings, including homes, hospices, and hospitals, while maintaining continuity of care for a designated caseload. The nurse will act as a keyworker where appropriate, developing advance care plans, and ensuring that children and families receive end-of-life care in their preferred environment.

The Specialist Palliative Care Nurse will play a crucial role in enhancing the nursing service to meet the needs of children with palliative diagnoses, focusing on optimising quality of life and providing family support. Responsibilities include leading symptom management plans, educating colleagues, and facilitating excellent end-of-life care delivery. Ongoing education, supervision, and reflective practice are essential for maintaining the nurse's knowledge and skills in providing high-quality palliative care.
Opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of children and their families during challenging times.
Work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, fostering collaboration and shared goals.
Diverse work settings, including home, hospices, and hospital, allowing for flexible care delivery tailored to individual family needs.
Role includes continuity of care, acting as a key worker and developing advance care plans for children, which enhances relationship building.
Engagement in ongoing education and professional development to maintain skills and expertise in palliative care, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Ability to lead and coordinate care, facilitating excellence and innovation in end-of-life care practices.
Support both children and their families through bereavement care, addressing emotional and psychological needs during a critical time.

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Useful skills for a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse:
To work as a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse in the UK, you need a combination of clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Here are the key skills and qualifications that are generally required:
1. Nursing Qualifications: You must be a registered nurse with a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration. Many positions look for a degree in nursing, with additional qualifications or training in palliative or advanced nursing practice being beneficial.
2. Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of palliative care principles, end-of-life care, and the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care for patients with life-limiting illnesses is essential. Familiarity with pain management and symptom control is crucial.
3. Clinical Skills: Proficiency in clinical skills such as wound management, medication administration, and the use of medical equipment is vital. Knowledge of the treatment and care of patients with complex needs is also important.
4. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. You need to effectively communicate with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. Active listening and empathy are particularly important in this field.
5. Emotional Resilience: Working with patients who are facing terminal illness can be emotionally challenging. It's important to have the ability to cope with grief, loss, and the stress of difficult conversations.
6. Teamwork and Collaboration: Palliative care often involves interdisciplinary teams. You should be able to work effectively with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, social workers, and therapists, to provide holistic care.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to assess complex situations and develop appropriate care plans is important. You need to think critically to adapt care plans based on individual patient needs.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of patients and their families is essential in providing sensitive and appropriate care.
9. Advocacy Skills: Being an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their wishes are respected and that they receive the best possible care.
10. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage case loads, prioritize tasks, and keep accurate records while coordinating care plans effectively.
11. Continuous Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing education and development in palliative care practices to stay updated with the latest guidelines and practices.
12. Leadership Skills: Depending on the role, leading a team and providing mentorship and support to junior staff may be required.
 


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