Job summary
Job title: Pepper Foundation Children's Clinical Nurse Specialist Outreach Nurse at Helen and Douglas House
Hours: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £51,370 per annum
Closing date: 27 May 2025
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children with life-limiting conditions and supporting their families through the most important moments of their journey? We have anexciting new opportunityto join our growing Outreach Nursing Team, working in collaboration with the Pepper Foundation, as a Pepper Foundation Childrens Clinical Nurse Specialist Outreach Nurse at Helen & Douglas House.
Main duties of the job
- As part of the clinical teams act as a point of contact for symptom control, support and
management advice for all children and young people throughout the palliative care pathway
within the Helen & Douglas House catchment area.
- To promote seamless care by working in a variety of settings, acting as a defined link between
hospice, hospital and community.
- To enhance the knowledge and skills of other health professionals across all settings.
- With the Learning and Development Lead, contribute to the planning and provision of training
and education for staff within the organisation.
About us
Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.
We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others; as such, we welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As part of the clinical teams act as a point of contact for symptom control, support and
management advice for all children and young people throughout the palliative care pathway
within the Helen & Douglas House catchment area.
- To promote seamless care by working in a variety of settings, acting as a defined link between
hospice, hospital and community.
- To enhance the knowledge and skills of other health professionals across all settings.
- With the Learning and Development Lead, contribute to the planning and provision of training
and education for staff within the organisation.
For more information, please read the full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- As part of the clinical teams act as a point of contact for symptom control, support and
management advice for all children and young people throughout the palliative care pathway
within the Helen & Douglas House catchment area.
- To promote seamless care by working in a variety of settings, acting as a defined link between
hospice, hospital and community.
- To enhance the knowledge and skills of other health professionals across all settings.
- With the Learning and Development Lead, contribute to the planning and provision of training
and education for staff within the organisation.
For more information, please read the full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level
- Post graduate study in relevant area
- Community qualification or extensive experience
Desirable
- Teaching in the workplace qualification
- Palliative care qualification
- Qualification in History Taking and Assessment
- Qualification in Non-Medical Prescribing
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and IT communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise and cope with competing pressures.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Up to date knowledge and ability with regard to intravenous therapy and management of syringe drivers.
- Evidence of innovative and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training.
Other
Essential
- Current, full driving licence.
- The post holder must be able to drive in order to discharge the duties of the role.
- Good attendance record.
- Not on ISA Barred list from working with children/adult
Desirable
- Able to use own car for work purposes.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a related care setting.
- Post-registration experience of working with people acute health needs.
- Experience of working with patients and families with palliative care needs.
- Extensive community nursing experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working with non-verbal people and or those with complex needs.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a related care setting other than a hospital or hospice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a high standard of clinical and theoretical knowledge of palliative care for the appropriate age group.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Strong pharmacological knowledge base.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Issues and procedures.
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate others.
- An effective team member.
- Confident to work alone and to have the ability to make informed decisions.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to problem solve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Child branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level
- Post graduate study in relevant area
- Community qualification or extensive experience
Desirable
- Teaching in the workplace qualification
- Palliative care qualification
- Qualification in History Taking and Assessment
- Qualification in Non-Medical Prescribing
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and IT communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise and cope with competing pressures.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Up to date knowledge and ability with regard to intravenous therapy and management of syringe drivers.
- Evidence of innovative and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills training.
Other
Essential
- Current, full driving licence.
- The post holder must be able to drive in order to discharge the duties of the role.
- Good attendance record.
- Not on ISA Barred list from working with children/adult
Desirable
- Able to use own car for work purposes.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a related care setting.
- Post-registration experience of working with people acute health needs.
- Experience of working with patients and families with palliative care needs.
- Extensive community nursing experience.
Desirable
- Experience of working with non-verbal people and or those with complex needs.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a related care setting other than a hospital or hospice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a high standard of clinical and theoretical knowledge of palliative care for the appropriate age group.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Strong pharmacological knowledge base.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Issues and procedures.
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate others.
- An effective team member.
- Confident to work alone and to have the ability to make informed decisions.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Ability to problem solve.
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
