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Job Summary
The post holder will be responsible for providing holistic care and support to children and young people (CYP) who have life-limiting conditions and their families as a key member of the community team. This care is provided in the familys own home, in the community, and support into the hospices and acute settings.
Job Summary
The post holder will be responsible for providing holistic care and support to children and young people (CYP) who have life-limiting conditions and their families as a key member of the community team. This care is provided in the familys own home, in the community, and support into the hospices and acute settings.
The post holder will be the first point of contact for families following acceptance to the service and the nurse is responsible for undertaking a holistic assessment of the child and familys needs. The post holder will provide high quality palliative care to CYPs under the care of Shooting Star Childrens Hospices, using their skills and expertise in a diverse range of situations, autonomously and as a member of the community team. The post holder will have excellent communication skills, be a sound educator, and work proficiently.
They will work closely with the SSCH in house team, Psychosocial team and symptom management services to ensure a seamless and comprehensive service to CYP and their families.
SSCH care is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of planned and emergency care, including on calls overnight and weekends in addition to contracted hours
Main duties of the job
Providing professional clinical leadership in the provision of palliative care across care settings for CYP under the care of SSCH.
To work in partnership with the SSCH care teams and wider MDT, demonstrating excellent communication skills to ensure high quality seamless care.
To ensure that holistic care is family centred, research based, and meets with all statutory requirements and adheres to clinical governance initiatives and best practice.
Provide support to CYPs and their families where required through community visits to hospital, home or hospice alongside relevant external professionals from statutory services.
Maintain an awareness of the multi-cultural nature of the SSCH catchment area, adapting care culturally as required.
To ensure all documentation is maintained in accordance with SSCH policies, guidelines and standards.
To act in accordance with the SSCH and statutory Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedure.
About Us
Shooting Star Childrens Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
Our specialist care and support for families is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It includes specialist nursing in the community, symptom management and pain relief, overnight respite stays, end-of-life care, specialist bereavement care and a comprehensive range of therapies, groups and clinics for the whole family.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
It costs £10 million a year to run Shooting Star Childrens Hospices. Just 30% of our funding comes from the government, so we rely on our supporters generosity to keep the service running. We employ 175 members of staff, including 98 nursing and medical staff, and support around 700 families.
Details
Date posted
15 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,335.30 to £46,089.41 a year (pay point depending on experience) plus geographical allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0299-25-0725
Job locations
Christopher's
Old Portsmouth Road
Artington
Guildford
GU3 1LP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
B) Main Duties And Key Responsibilities
Providing professional clinical leadership in the provision of palliative care across care settings for CYP under the care of SSCH.
To work in partnership with the SSCH care teams and wider MDT, demonstrating excellent communication skills to ensure high quality seamless care.
To ensure that holistic care is family centred, research based, and meets with all statutory requirements and adheres to clinical governance initiatives and best practice.
Provide support to CYPs and their families where required through community visits to hospital, home or hospice alongside relevant external professionals from statutory services.
Maintain an awareness of the multi-cultural nature of the SSCH catchment area, adapting care culturally as required.
To ensure all documentation is maintained in accordance with SSCH policies, guidelines and standards.
To act in accordance with the SSCH and statutory Safeguarding Children Policy and Procedure.
Clinical
To be actively involved with the on-going development of the SSCH care service, in particular the community team, contributing to development through research, audit and quality improvement.
Provide clinical support and continuity of care to CYPs with palliative needs.
Work alongside specialist symptom management teams to assess symptoms and provide clinical feedback to form part of decision making under the lead of the specialist services.
Ability to follow an agreed symptom management plan and liaise with teams to offer high level care in the home as needed.
Working in partnership with all members of the MDT, encouraging and promoting effective team working from all disciplines within SSCH.
Attend professional meetings as a representative for SSCH and provide proactive input to ensure high level care for CYPs and families.
Coordinating transition to adult services when appropriate in conjunction with the transition coordinator.
Ensure written communication and correspondence is used to communicate with external professionals and services.
Form part of the community on call service in conjunction with statutory services to endeavour to offer a responsive 24/7 service in end of life care.
Quality / Audit / Research
Enhancing the interface between the community team and user involvement into the development of the service.
To share professional expertise with Care Team colleagues, providing support and training where appropriate.
To work to the SSCH medicine policy and adhere to the NMC guidelines at all times when giving medication.
Participating in audits with the clinical governance facilitator to maintain and improve clinical care.
In collaboration with the team, producing and reviewing operational policies and procedures specific to the team.
Attending the Morbidity and Mortality meeting and having a proactive input.
To take responsibility for your own lone worker safety, support the team and comply with SSCH policy/practices.
To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
Supporting research activity through service user recruitment and data collection as required.
Leadership
Attending appropriate clinical meetings.
Reporting all incidents and accidents in accordance with local policy.
Taking prompt and appropriate action if a complaint is received in accordance with SSCH policy.
Communicating with the MDT, providing case presentation for a unified approach to care for CYP and their family.
To take a lead on a specific role within the team, for example transition or medicines management.
Actively participate in team away days to support with development of the community team.
Education
To be responsible for your own on-going education and professional development, to facilitate lifelong learning which complies with the professional educational requirements of your training.
To take responsibility to undertake all required elements of annual mandatory training i.e. Fire Safety, Safeguarding Children, Infection Control, CPR, Moving and Handling.
To recognise the importance of personal and team support and participate in the informal and formal support opportunities available.
To act as a mentor to student nurses and new staff and participate in the education and development of colleagues. Sharing professional expertise, providing support and training where appropriate.
To participate with in-service training programmes both as a recipient and facilitator.
Professional
To value the knowledge, skills and expertise of all team members to maintain an efficient and mutually respectful team.
To ensure that Team Members and Team Leaders are fully informed of any changes in the family or child's needs.
To act as an ambassador for SSCH.
To ensure the relevant diaries are an accurate reflection of your whereabouts, when working in the community, to promote personal safety.
To maintain positive and effective communication with other agencies involved with the care of families receiving a service from SSCH. To attend discharge planning, network and review meetings as appropriate.
Prioritising workload to be responsive to a changeable caseload.
External communication either written or verbal to update on the community teams input in to CYPs care.
To participate in the appraisal and personal development mechanisms available.
Ensure that SSCH policies are complied with and that policy documents are read.
Report any equipment issues to the community nurse team lead and ensure that SSCH equipment is well looked after.
Always adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
To ensure clinical notes are up to date to ensure colleagues are able to access the most current clinical information.
Meet the requirements of revalidation and ensure continued registration with the NMC.
Valuing and participating in clinical supervision and other support opportunities.
To maintain budgetary awareness and foster effective use of all resources.
Expectation to carry out any reasonable duty as requested by the Head of Symptom and Community Services and/or the Director of Care
As a voluntary organisation our ambition is to see highly professional services which place life-limited children and their families at the heart of everything we do.
Therefore, capitalising on this opportunity and to achieve this ambition we require that all of our staff share our common values and display behaviours that will enable us to achieve our goal.
c) Mandatory Criteria
Other Duties
The post holder will be working in a developing environment and they will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of Shooting Star Childrens Hospices.
Professional Codes of Conduct
The post holder will be required to respect professional codes of conduct and practice relevant to their role, as appropriate.
Health and Safety
The post holder will be responsible for health and safety in the area under their control and they must ensure that they are familiar with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policy on health and safety at work.
Mandatory Training
The post holder will attend all mandatory training relevant to their role
Our values and behaviours
Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is a leading childrens hospice charity for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We require that all of our staff share our common values and display behaviors that will enable us to achieve our goals.
Professionalism we will safeguard our families, each other and our organisation by working to ethical and professional standards at all times.
Respect We will treat each other with the utmost respect.
Integrity We will be open, honest and transparent in all that we do.
Diversity We will respect individuality and ensure inclusion and fairness to all.
Excellence We will strive for excellence in all that we do.
Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff members are expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes undergoing appropriate training, following reporting protocols for any concerns related to child welfare, and promoting a safe and supportive environment for children and young people. We are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Before commencing employment, successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory references and undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Other Duties
The post holder will be working in a developing environment and they will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of Shooting Star Childrens Hospices.
Professional Codes of Conduct
The post holder will be required to respect professional codes of conduct and practice relevant to their role, as appropriate.
Health and Safety
The post holder will be responsible for health and safety in the area under their control and they must ensure that they are familiar with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policy on health and safety at work.
Mandatory Training
The post holder will attend all mandatory training relevant to their role
Our values and behaviours
Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is a leading childrens hospice charity for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We require that all of our staff share our common values and display behaviors that will enable us to achieve our goals.
Professionalism we will safeguard our families, each other and our organisation by working to ethical and professional standards at all times.
Respect We will treat each other with the utmost respect.
Integrity We will be open, honest and transparent in all that we do.
Diversity We will respect individuality and ensure inclusion and fairness to all.
Excellence We will strive for excellence in all that we do.
Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people. All staff members are expected to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes undergoing appropriate training, following reporting protocols for any concerns related to child welfare, and promoting a safe and supportive environment for children and young people. We are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Before commencing employment, successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory references and undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Childrens Nurse
* Mentorship qualification /ENB 998 or equivalent
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Prepared to work towards Advanced Communications Skills Training
Desirable
* First level degree in related topic
* Post basic qualification in palliative care/ Childrens Community Nursing or relevant subject
* Experience in Research
* Physical Assessment Skills qualification
Essential
Skills Abilities/knowledge
* Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
* Organisation and negotiation skills.
* Ability to lead and motivate self and others.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to show empathy and consideration for others.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Evidence of innovative practice/evidence based care.
* Ability to set and monitor standards.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Ability to work effectively with members of the MDT across various boundaries.
* Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team
* Up to date clinical nursing skills including IV therapy
* Evidence of reflective practice
* Ability to network
* IT Literate
* Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
* Calm and objective
* Assertive, confident yet approachable
* Personally, and professionally mature
* Recognition of own limitations
* Demonstrates enthusiasm
Experience
Essential
* Experience of palliative care, end of life care, symptom management or Community care
* Knowledge or experience in bereavement
* Experience of teaching
* Evidence of advanced communication
* Previous experience of working in community or hospice settings
* Experience of audit and research
Desirable
* Relevant post registration; and experienced Band 5 or a Band 6 in relevant area (Minimum 2 years experience)
* Experience of multi professional working
Circumstance
Essential
* Ability to travel
* Flexibility of working hours to meet service needs.
* Car owner/driver
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to travel
* Flexibility of working hours to meet service needs.
* Car owner/driver
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Shooting Star Childrens Hospices
Address
Christopher's
Old Portsmouth Road
Artington
Guildford
GU3 1LP
Employer's website
https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Shooting Star Childrens Hospices
Address
Christopher's
Old Portsmouth Road
Artington
Guildford
GU3 1LP
Employer's website
https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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