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CNS - Paediatric Palliative Care
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Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-10
Listing for:
National Health Service
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-10
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Details Date posted
04 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
BandBand 7
Salary
49,387 to 56,515 a year
Contract Permanent Working pattern
Full-time
Reference numberTA
47
Job locations across Derbyshire Loughborough United KingdomLE
11 2HS
United Kingdom 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- 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 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.
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…
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