Specialist Nurse for Children with Life Limiting Conditions

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Specialist Nurse to lead the delivery of specialist nursing care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing expert symptom management, hands-on nursing care, and emotional and practical support. You will help children and young people receive personalised, family-centred care, including supporting families to care for their child at home wherever possible.

You will provide day-to-day leadership for the Kaleidoscope Team and work closely with Children's Community Nursing, hospitals, hospices, social care and other partners to coordinate safe and effective care.

The role offers a balance of clinical practice, leadership, service development and education. You will contribute to improving children's palliative and end-of-life care while supporting colleagues, parents and carers.

Participation in the 24/7 end-of-life on-call rota will be required when needed.

We welcome applications from registered children's nurses who share our commitment to compassionate, inclusive and high-quality care. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented backgrounds.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist nursing care, symptom management and end-of-life support for children receiving care at home, working closely with the Children's Community Nursing Team.
• Assessing referrals and eligibility, including nursing and Continuing Care assessments.
• Delivering hands-on clinical care and supporting the safe administration and management of controlled drugs in the community.
• Providing day-to-day leadership and support to the Kaleidoscope Nurse.
• Working with Play Specialists, social care, hospitals, hospices and other professionals to coordinate care and support transition to adult services.
• Leading and contributing to safeguarding processes, including attendance at relevant meetings and case conferences.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to service reporting and supporting delivery against service requirements.
• Delivering training and education for parents and carers.
• Practising in line with the NMC Code, CLCH policies and professional standards, and participating in clinical supervision and relevant meetings.
• Promoting evidence-based practice through audit, guideline development and service and practice improvement.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Job description
Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• RGN / RSCN / RN(Child)
• Community Nursing /Specialist Practitioner Qualification or palliative care qualification
• Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
• Evidence of post registration education and training including a teaching qualification

Desirable

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working within Children's Nursing in a range of settings
• Children's Palliative Care Experience at Band 6 level
• Previous management experience
• Experience of liaising / negotiating with professionals

Desirable

• Community based children's palliative care experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Expertise in nursing assessment / clinical skills
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Knowledge of the purpose and value of Clinical Supervision and support of staff
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities

Desirable

• Knowledge of legal and statutory implications / requirements for training parents / carers

Person Specification
Education/Qualification

Essential

• RGN / RSCN / RN(Child)
• Community Nursing /Specialist Practitioner Qualification or palliative care qualification
• Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
• Evidence of post registration education and training including a teaching qualification

Desirable

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working within Children's Nursing in a range of settings
• Children's Palliative Care Experience at Band 6 level
• Previous management experience
• Experience of liaising / negotiating with professionals

Desirable

• Community based children's palliative care experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Expertise in nursing assessment / clinical skills
• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Knowledge of the purpose and value of Clinical Supervision and support of staff
• Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities

Desirable

• Knowledge of legal and statutory implications / requirements for training parents / carers

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust
Address

The Medical Centre

7e Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

United Kingdom

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