About this role
Job summary
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering specialist palliative and end of life care for babies, children and young people with complex needs. Working across hospital, hospice and community settings, you will ensure families receive seamless, holistic support in the place that is right for them, whether at home, in hospital or at Rainbows Hospice.
You will be a specialist resource for multidisciplinary teams, influencing palliative care practice, symptom management and service development across Derbyshire, while supporting education, training and quality improvement initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist assessments, advice and support to babies, children, young people and their families with complex palliative care needs.
Coordinate care across hospital, hospice and community settings to ensure continuity and excellence of care.
Support children identified as being in the last year of life and facilitate Advance Care Planning.
Act as an advocate for children, young people and their families, ensuring their wishes remain central to decision-making.
Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals across multiple organisations and disciplines.
Lead and contribute to complex clinical and ethical decision-making.
Deliver education and training to healthcare professionals, students and partner organisations.
Contribute to service development, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
Champion Rainbows' values in every setting and interaction.
About us
At Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, we believe every child and family deserves exceptional care, compassion and support when it matters most.
We provide specialist palliative and end of life care to more than 750 babies, children and young people with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions across the East Midlands. Our support extends to parents, carers and siblings, helping families navigate some of life's most challenging moments.
Job description Job responsibilities
Location: Derbyshire Healthcare United and Community with an expectation to attend Rainbows Hospice as required
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including participation in a 7-day on-call rota
We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Specialist Palliative Care Team, providing expert clinical leadership and specialist support across Derbyshire.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist assessments, advice and support to babies, children, young people and their families with complex palliative care needs. Coordinate care across hospital, hospice and community settings to ensure continuity and excellence of care. Support children identified as being in the last year of life and facilitate Advance Care Planning. Act as an advocate for children, young people and their families, ensuring their wishes remain central to decision-making. Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals across multiple organisations and disciplines. Lead and contribute to complex clinical and ethical decision-making. Deliver education and training to healthcare professionals, students and partner organisations. Contribute to service development, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. Champion Rainbows' values in every setting and interaction. Why Join Rainbows?
In addition to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer:
Opportunity for current NHS pension scheme members to transfer their membership. Blue Light Card discounts and Company Shop membership. Healthcare Cashback Plan. Life Assurance. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Free Employee Assistance Programme. Wellbeing support and Mental Health First Aiders. Staff events, away days and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organisation. Interested?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Katie Brant Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner- [email protected]
To apply, please click Apply Now to complete our online application form.
If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment references covering the past five years.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Person Specification
CNS - Paediatric Palliative Care Essential
Registered Children's Nurse. Degree level qualification or equivalent. Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months. Significant experience working with babies, children and young people with complex needs and palliative care requirements. Experience assessing and managing complex symptoms. Experience developing and delivering education and training. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work autonomously and use sound clinical judgement. Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities. Proficient IT skills. Understanding of current developments within the NHS and hospice sector and their impact on service delivery and quality care.
Desirable
Palliative Care Qualification or willingness to work towards Evidence of study at Masters level/ Equivalent Leadership or management qualification Advanced Communication Skills Significant post registration experience as a senior nurse in relevant area of practice Experience of working in an intensive care/high dependency environment Experience of resource management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Address across Derbyshire
Loughborough
United Kingdom
LE11 2HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rainbows.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)