Children's palliative care nurse specialist

Main area Paediatrics. Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months from start date to cover Maternity Cover.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 205-7901161-A

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke Hospital Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/06/2026 23:59

Children's Palliative Care Nurse Specialist

Band 6

Job overview

Are you a compassionate, skilled and motivated children’s nurse with a passion for palliative and end of life care for children and their families?

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated children’s nurse to join our Children’s Palliative Care Team at Staffordshire Children’s Hospital @ Royal Stoke (SCH@RSUH) for a 12‑month maternity cover period. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with life‑limiting or life‑threatening conditions, and to support their families during some of their most challenging moments.

Main duties of the job

As part of our Children’s Palliative Care Team, you will deliver high‑quality, holistic, child‑centred palliative and end‑of‑life care across home, community and hospital settings. You will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, coordinated care that respects dignity, choice and family needs.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for a more detailed view of the roles and responsibilities or contact Emma Kelsall on 01782 679082

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register
• Degree in Nursing or health/Nursing related studies at Level 3 or Masters.
• Paediatric palliative care Degree/Module

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience to include 1 year management/leadership
• Advanced knowledge and experience of providing expert advice, guidance, training and counselling to patients requiring nutrition support.
• Phlebotomy and Cannulation skills

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive mindset in respect of supporting organisational change; learning, and continuous improvement.

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