Specialist Nurse for Children with Life Limiting Conditions
Central London Community Health Trust
London, W9 3XZ
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Specialist Nurse to lead the delivery of specialist nursing care for children and young people with lif...
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.
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.
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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
28 August 2026
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