Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Neonatal Complex, Palliative & Bereavement CNS Sister

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Job summary

To lead and facilitate the provision of emotional and practical support to infants and their parents on the Neonatal unit who require complex, palliative and end of life care. This will also include providing support to families in the antenatal period.

To be a key worker for these families and provide on-going and continuing support and facilitate family centred care across maternity, Neonatal and Paediatric services.

Main duties of the job

  • The specialist nurse will provide an experienced liaison route for all professionals in the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) working in collaboration to achieve consistent care for this group of babies and families
  • The specialist nurse will receive referrals (antenatal and from other units) and make direct referrals to doctors, GP's, HV's, Community Nursing Teams, children's hospices and other Allied Health Professionals
  • The specialist nurse will ensure early identification of appropriate babies for transfer, ensuring they are cared for in the most appropriate environment. This will include the smooth transition to other services such as Paediatric unit whilst liaising and working closely with internal and external MD
  • Responsibility for reporting of neonatal deaths to the MBRRACE Register and the Child Death Overview Panel and oversight of neonatal death reviews (Perinatal Mortality Review Tool) along with the designated neonatal consultant

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.

Details

Date posted

23 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-SC-2101-A

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster NHSFT

369 FULHAM ROAD

CHELSEA

SW109NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To support families through the period of diagnosis, and where there may not be a diagnosis. To act as an advocate for families whilst also empowering families and encouraging parental participation
  • To visit families at home where appropriate, following discharge or the death of a baby. Support families in a nurse led clinic
  • To take an active role in the Neonatal Mortality& Morbidity meeting, ensuring all babies who have died have been discussed in a timely manner and have had their Perinatal Mortality Review Tool outcome completed and submitted
  • To take an active role in the weekly Perinatal Integrated Multidisciplinary Service (PIMS), maintaining the database working closely with the Fetal Medicine Midwif
  • To ensure the MBBRACE data and the database for deceased babies is accurate, regularly updated and is in accordance with national guidance and the Trust risk management team
  • To promote communication between primary and secondary health care providers and Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, as well as the non-statutory sector of Specialist Palliative Care services

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To support families through the period of diagnosis, and where there may not be a diagnosis. To act as an advocate for families whilst also empowering families and encouraging parental participation
  • To visit families at home where appropriate, following discharge or the death of a baby. Support families in a nurse led clinic
  • To take an active role in the Neonatal Mortality& Morbidity meeting, ensuring all babies who have died have been discussed in a timely manner and have had their Perinatal Mortality Review Tool outcome completed and submitted
  • To take an active role in the weekly Perinatal Integrated Multidisciplinary Service (PIMS), maintaining the database working closely with the Fetal Medicine Midwif
  • To ensure the MBBRACE data and the database for deceased babies is accurate, regularly updated and is in accordance with national guidance and the Trust risk management team
  • To promote communication between primary and secondary health care providers and Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, as well as the non-statutory sector of Specialist Palliative Care services

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Person Specification

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Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Child/Adult)
  • Post-graduate certificate or diploma
  • Post registration qualification relevant to area of speciality or equivalent Neonatal intensive care qualification> 3 years
  • Teaching/mentorship qualification
  • Current NLS
  • Significant neonatal experience following specialist neonatal training
  • Wide variety of clinical experience
  • Experience of excellence in leading all/part of a clinical team in practice
  • Highly developed verbal, Non-verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of teaching and supporting learners/new staff ect
  • Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of speciality and excellence in care delivery
  • Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
  • Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contracts including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness
  • Awareness of current issues and NHS reforms
  • Evidence based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues related to Neonatal Palliative and End of Life care

Desirable

  • Master's degree or working towards one
  • Experience of clinical supervision
  • Experience in Neonatal Palliative Care
  • Experience in Neonatal bereavement support
  • Experience of risk management/assessment
  • Demonstrates desire to implement new ideas
Person Specification

.

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Child/Adult)
  • Post-graduate certificate or diploma
  • Post registration qualification relevant to area of speciality or equivalent Neonatal intensive care qualification> 3 years
  • Teaching/mentorship qualification
  • Current NLS
  • Significant neonatal experience following specialist neonatal training
  • Wide variety of clinical experience
  • Experience of excellence in leading all/part of a clinical team in practice
  • Highly developed verbal, Non-verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of teaching and supporting learners/new staff ect
  • Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of speciality and excellence in care delivery
  • Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
  • Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contracts including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness
  • Awareness of current issues and NHS reforms
  • Evidence based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues related to Neonatal Palliative and End of Life care

Desirable

  • Master's degree or working towards one
  • Experience of clinical supervision
  • Experience in Neonatal Palliative Care
  • Experience in Neonatal bereavement support
  • Experience of risk management/assessment
  • Demonstrates desire to implement new ideas

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster NHSFT

369 FULHAM ROAD

CHELSEA

SW109NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster NHSFT

369 FULHAM ROAD

CHELSEA

SW109NH


Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron Neonatal Services

Rebecca Davies

rebecca.davies78@nhs.net

07800580491

Details

Date posted

23 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

289-SC-2101-A

Job locations

Chelsea and Westminster NHSFT

369 FULHAM ROAD

CHELSEA

SW109NH


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