Central London Community Health Trust

Children’s Nurse – Kaleidoscope Palliative Care

The closing date is 08 September 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about children's nursing and supporting families through the most challenging times? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Children's Nurseto join ourKaleidoscope Palliative Care Servicein theInner North West Division-- part of the largest community healthcare trust in London.

In this rewarding role, you'll support the running of the Kaleidoscope Team, caring for children with complex and palliative care needs. You'll work closely with the Palliative Care Team, Children's Community Nursing Service, and social care partners to deliver joined-up, holistic support. You'll also help recruit, train, and develop Kaleidoscope Care Workers, and deputise for the Nurse Specialist to ensure continuity of service.

Why join us?

A varied role combining clinical leadership and hands-on nursing.
Opportunities to develop skills in palliative and complex care.
Involvement in service development and staff training.
Regular supervision and access to specialist education programmes.

Role details:30 hrs/week, flexible Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends to meet children's End of Life needs and support the 24/7 on-call service. Nominal base: Westbourne Park, with travel across Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Westminster.

If you're a dedicated children's nurse who can combine teamwork with autonomy and flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To support the running of the Kaleidoscope palliative care team, for children with complex care and palliative needs, working in conjunction with the Kaleidoscope Palliative Care Team, Children's Community Nursing Team and Social Services.

To support the recruitment, training, and development of the Kaleidoscope care Workers, enabling them to provide care for children at home living in Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster.

To work within the Kaleidoscope Palliative Care Team, deputising for the Nurse Specialist to provide continuity of service.

Management and Leadership:
Clinical Duties
Professionalism
Teaching and Training
Clinical Governance
Research
Other duties as required

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

28 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-INNER-7427449

Job locations

Medical Centre

7E Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN, RSCN, RN(Child)
Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
Evidence of post registration education

Desirable

Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

Relevant nursing experience at Band 5
Experience of teaching
Experience of liaising / negotiating with professionals
Experience of management of junior staff

Desirable

Post Registration Community Experience at Band 5 or 6
Experience of working in culturally diverse communities

Skill

Essential

Knowledge of the NMC Professional Codes and Standards
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS
Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
I.T. skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN, RSCN, RN(Child)
Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
Evidence of post registration education

Desirable

Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

Relevant nursing experience at Band 5
Experience of teaching
Experience of liaising / negotiating with professionals
Experience of management of junior staff

Desirable

Post Registration Community Experience at Band 5 or 6
Experience of working in culturally diverse communities

Skill

Essential

Knowledge of the NMC Professional Codes and Standards
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS
Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
I.T. skills

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Medical Centre

7E Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Medical Centre

7E Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)