Sally Szollosi, Children's Palliative Care Nurse Specialist

In this episode Laura meets with Sally Szollosi who is a Children's Palliative Care Nurse Specialist at St Andrew's hospice. Sally discusses her role and her journey to becoming a Palliative Care Nurse Specialist. Sally shares what she has learnt about bereavement, grief and resilience as a nurse through the CPD and training she has completed. She shares what lead her to working in a palliative care and how working in a Cardiac ICU during the Covid pandemic triggered a career change. Sally talks about the impact CPD and professional development has had on her career and gives advice for any one interested in the specialism. Laura and Sally share their experiences as newly qualified nurses and Sally gives advice to anyone who has recently qualified. The episode ends with Sally sharing her career plans and goals for the future.If you would like to learn more about the work done at St Andrew's hospice please visit their website: www.standrewshospice.com