Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative and End of Life Care, Community

Posting date:	21 January 2026
Salary:	£47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£47810.00 - £54710.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	31 January 2026
Location:	Winchester, SO21 3JE
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	B0108-26-0000

Summary

Job Summary The post holder is expected to work flexibly between both the hospice, hospital's and community care setting according to service needs. This post offers a collaborative educational and supportive approach to palliative care across Hampshire community, hospice and hospital, working with the Childrens Community Nursing (CCN) teams and the hospice, to develop training and practice, SOPs and policies to facilitate care based on best evidence. The post holder will provide nursing care and support to: Community childrens services which provide high quality and safe nursing care out of hospital through community childrens nursing services, special school nursing teams and Firvale. The comprehensive services are led by registered Community Childrens Nurses, Specialist Paediatric Nurses, Special School Nurses and Specialist Community Physiotherapy. They are supported by Clinical Facilitators, Associate Practitioners, Health Care Support Workers with administrative support providing nursing care and support to: Neonates, children and young people with acute and short-term conditions and illness. Neonates, children and young people with long-term conditions Children with disabilities and complex conditions, including those requiring continuing care. Neonates, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening illness, including those requiring palliative and end of life care. This post will offer additional support, advice and education to enable a child to be cared for and to die within their appropriate preferred place. This post will not hold a dedicated case load. This clinical leadership role has the authority required to deliver the responsibilities and accountabilities outlined in this job description. Key Results Responsibilities in house and community To provide additional support, advice, education, clinical expertise, and guidance to staff and students across the hospice, hospital and community care setting working clinically as required. To advise on the assessment, planning and implementation of care for children with complex health needs within the acute hospital and community environment and facilitate timely early discharge thus reducing inpatient stay and readmission to hospital. To educate staff and students working in other areas about the role of the CNS ensuring continuing development and maintenance of specialist knowledge and skills within the wider clinical teams to ensure continuity of high quality care. To lead clinical audits where appropriate and participate in research projects and service development. To inspire, empower and motivate colleagues to strive constantly to improve care and experience for children, families and staff. To engage proactively in transition care planning utilising nationally recognised health planning tools for all known young people aged 12-18 years. To ensure that the care facilitated is responsive and flexible to the individuals needs, using family centered approaches. To work in partnership with the hospice multidisciplinary team, community CCNs and any other agencies involved in the childs care, to ensure the delivery of a seamless service across all settings. To maintain up to date knowledge of developments in childrens palliative care ensuring practice is based on best evidence. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of organisational policies and ensure that these are adhered to all work with children and families. To ensure that Health and Safety requirements are met, risk assessments are maintained for staff and children, and mitigation measures actioned to minimise identified risks. Clinical Responsibilities To deliver a high standard of individualised holistic care and support to children and their families in the hospices, the hospital, their own homes or other community setting, promoting empowerment, advocacy and partnership. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary Care Team providing care, advice and support in line with professional accountability. To carry out specific health care assessments of children/young people. To communicate effectively across all members of the hospice, hospital and community multidisciplinary teams, as well as any other agencies involved in the CYPs care. To work in partnership with other agencies to deliver end of life care at home, where requested and appropriate. To participate in the provision of an on call rota for end of life care when required. To recognise the need for specialist bereavement support and refer to the hospice Family Support Team. To advocate for CYP to ensure their needs are always safeguarded. To adhere to Naomi House and local child protection and safeguarding policies. To be aware of the safety needs of children, young adults and families and other staff and to comply with: The Children Act 2004 as part of the care team rota DoH No Secrets Guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 NMC codes and guidelines. Key Tasks To work flexibly with children, young people and their families to provide care and support in line with their preferences and wishes. To maintain up to date knowledge and awareness of issues around the safeguarding of children and young adults, ensuring that appropriate steps are facilitated through effective communication across multidisciplinary agencies. To maintain agreed governance processes through incident reporting and risk assessment. To attend staff meetings and team briefings and participate in other meetings as appropriate. To liaise with external agencies involved in the care and support of the children and young people and their families. To participate in the orientation of new staff and students across the hospices and community setting. To participate in staff support sessions provided by the Naomi Hospice. To maintain accurate records of all types, whether written or electronic and maintain confidentiality at all times. To be responsible for personal professional development, maintaining awareness of current developments in palliative care for children, young people and families. To develop and maintain skills identified in the Competency Framework with the support of the Practice Education team. You will be offered clinical supervision, regular appraisal and support in achieving your personal development plan as well as peer support from colleagues in similar roles. Naomi House will ensure excellent development opportunities and a range of expertise for advice and support in your role. Secondment to palliative courses, national, regional study days and networking events will be supported through the appraisal and review system. Our Values reflect and demonstrate how we ASPIRE to deliver our promise to the children, young adults, and families we support, to all our colleagues, our volunteers, supporters, and donors. We ASPIRE to be: Agile By taking the initiative, being innovative, showing flexibility and always listening and learning Supportive By being committed to helping others and by acknowledging and rewarding contribution Proud By recognising and celebrating our colleagues, the work we do and the difference we all make Inclusive By creating an environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, respected, and heard, where everyone feels they belong Responsive By being committed to taking responsibility, taking action, and getting results Encouraging By inspiring everyone to do their best, to get involved and to strive to improve