| TARGETED–Nurses who frequently deal with palliative care patients e.g. specialist nurses in specific areas. CCNTs | ||
| UNIVERSAL competencies plus |
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
TRAINING AVAILABLE |
| COMMUNICATION |
Ability to supports CYP and families through times of uncertainty and difficult conversations Ability to discuss treatment and care options Ability to discuss psychological, emotional and spiritual issues with CYP, their families and other professionals. Ability to contribute to MDT planning and decision making |
Bespoke communication training for departments. Advanced Communication training e.g. Connected |
| ASSESSMENT and DIAGNOSIS |
Knowledge and understanding of conditions within their scope of practice where palliative care may be appropriate and the prognosis Knowledge of impact of cultural and religious beliefs on children, young people and their families Ability to empower CYP,families and carers to identify symptoms and manage their condition Ability to discuss wishes with CYP and their families |
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| CARE PLANNING |
Ability to contribute to assess, plan and documentation of care plans Ability to lead discussions of the MDT, collect views and create a plan of care Ability to include CYP and family in discussion and decision making Understanding of ethical issues in decision making Awareness of drugs commonly used at end of life |
Palliative care modules, level 6 and 7.
Bespoke one day palliative care course. |
| CARE DELIVERY |
Awareness of importance of choice in care delivery Ability to respond to cultural and religious needs Ability to support CYP, families and carers in bereavement process Ability to deliver honest information about death and provide an opportunity for CYP and family to ask questions Ability to support other professionals in identifying and managing complex symptoms Ability to seek specialist support in any delivery of care beyond their competence |
Opening the Spiritual Gate Advanced communication skills training e.g. Connected |