Complex Palliative Bereavement Neonatal CNS

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.

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 MDT

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

Main duties of the job

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 Midwife

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

To lead discharge planning from hospital to community services, including children's hospices and the families' home, ensuring a seamless and smooth process. Ensuring care planning is comprehensive and effective with clear documentation.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.