Job summary
Are you a passionate and experienced nurse with specialist knowledge in children and young peoples respiratory care and long-term ventilation (LTV)? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of families facing life-limiting conditions?
East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) is seeking a clinical nurse specialist (CYP Long Term Ventilation & Respiratory Care) to lead and deliver expert, evidence-based care for babies, children, and young people (BCYP) with complex respiratory and LTV needs. This is a unique opportunity to work across three of our hospices and within a home setting, supporting families and developing the skills of our care teams.
This role is offered on a full-time basis but can consider part-time applications for over 30 hours per week. Please note that shifts include weekend working and possibly some nights with flexibility to meet the service needs required. Interviews will be held on 14/11/25.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver highly specialised, family-centred nursing care for BCYP with respiratory and LTV needs.
- Act as an expert resource and advocate for families, supporting safe care planning and hospital discharge.
- Lead and support clinical teaching, competency development, and service improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with regional respiratory teams and contribute to seamless transition planning to adult services.
- Be a visible clinical leader, providing mentorship and situational learning across EACH locations.
About us
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits:
- Free onsite parking and subsidised meals at our hospices
- Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes
- NHS pension - continuation if already contributing
- Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- AVIVA pension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance
- Free eye tests & cycle to work scheme
EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
Please visit our website: www.each.org.uk for more information.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our HR department at hrinbox@each.org.uk who will put you in contact with the Hospice team.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
29075
Job locations
Aspen House
Stephenson Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9QR
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Aspen House
Stephenson Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9QR
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)