The closing date is 23 August 2026

Job summary
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is looking for compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RSCN, RNCB or RNLD) to join our exceptional care team in Loughborough.

As part of our specialist hospice team, you'll provide high-quality palliative, end of life and short break care to babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions, delivering truly family-centred care in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Main duties of the job
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• To support the Band 6 Team Leader in planning and implementing care for children and young people within the hospice
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care of children and young people in partnership with them and their parents/guardians
• To provide excellent short break, palliative and end of life care at Rainbows in a family centred environment in conjunction with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• To ensure all procedures are carried out in accordance with local and national policies in force within the Hospice
• To participate in standard setting, quality assurance and audit in order to maintain and promote high standards of care
• To contribute positively to the establishment of good communication and relations between staff and take personal responsibility for adherence to the same
• To ensure accurate and contemporaneous record keeping and observe confidentiality of such records at all times
• To take personal and professional responsibility for administration, storage and return of all medications in accordance with Rainbows’ Policy and the NMC Code of Drug Administration
• To involve children, young people and their families whenever possible in care planning and delivery

Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description

About us
Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-shortening conditions and terminal illnesses, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: TA43
Job locations: Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2HS, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
You will join our nursing team delivering symptom management, palliative and end of life care, and planned short breaks. Working alongside therapists, ACPs and other specialists, you will:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for babies, children and young people.
• Deliver high-quality short break, palliative and end of life care.
• Support the Band 6 Team Leader and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safe medicines management.
• Promote high standards through quality assurance, audit and continuous improvement.
• Involve children, young people and families in care planning and delivery.

Further responsibilities can be found in the Job Description.

Requirements

• Qualified RSCN (Child Branch), RNCB or RNLD.
• Relevant post-registration experience or equivalent placement experience.
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs.
• High standards of clinical care and communication.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to support colleagues.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice.

Further requirements can be found in the Person Specification.

For further information, please contact Zena Barratt, Lead Nurse Clinical Operations, at Zena.Barratt@rainbows.co.uk.

Benefits
In addition to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer:

• NHS pension transfer opportunity.
• Shift enhancements for unsociable hours.
• Specialist training and development opportunities.
• 1:1 care for every baby, child and young person.
• Blue Light Card and Company Shop eligibility.
• Healthcare Cashback Plan and Life Assurance.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free parking, refreshments and wellbeing support.

To apply, please click Apply Now and complete the online application form. If you require an alternative application method or reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@rainbows.co.uk.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including five years' employment references.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged.

Person Specification
Band 5 Nurse

Essential

• Qualified RSCN (Child Branch)/RNCB/ RNLD
• Substantial post registration experience or relevant placement/experience during training
• Experience with children and/or young people (0-25 years) with complex needs
• Demonstrates high standard of clinical care
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to teach and support other team members
• Good teamwork and leadership skills
• Understanding of research-based practice
• Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification

Desirable

• Post-registration experience in children's palliative care
• Mentoring and preceptorship qualification
• Experience of managing a ward/unit
• Experience of managing staff including appraisal
• Knowledge of principles of clinical supervision
• Experience of using SystmOne electronic care record system or similar.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Address: Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2HS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.rainbows.co.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Officer
Jo Cashin
joanna.cashin@rainbows.co.uk