Job summaryThis role supports the provision of palliative care to children, young people and families living with a life limited condition. Palliative care includes the provision of respite breaks, enabling children opportunities to have fun, make memories adding life to shortened years. You will provide high quality, holistic, family centred and compassionate care whilst meeting the complex clinical needs of the children in our care.
The hospice delivers end of life care to a small number of children, working with specialist teams providing training and advice to manage childrens symptoms effectively. You will work as part of a large team comprising of clinical staff, activities coordinators and the child and family support team.
Main duties of the job- Participate in the delivery of high-quality nursing care to children and young people who receive respite and end of life care at the hospice.
- Provide clinical nursing assessment, robust care planning and evaluation of care.
- Participate in the training and development opportunities and frameworks provided by the hospice education team.
- Use clinical judgment to manage the deteriorating patient, following care plans, escalation of care and the use of patient safety tools.
- Work within your scope of practice and clinical competence, asking for help from senior nurses when appropriate.
- Advocate for the child and young person and their families, supporting and promoting decisions, choices and best interests.
- Work as part of a team, providing support and supervision to students and junior members of staff.
- Ensure the holistic care of children and young people, by liaising with and referring to the wider support teams within the hospice.
- Working with support, provide end of life care to children or young people staying at the hospice.
- Provide assessment of children who are end of life ensuring symptoms are controlled, liaising with the specialist palliative care teams as required.
- Ensure exemplary communication skills and participate in the MDT planning of childrens care.
- Maintain accurate contemporaneous patients records as per hospice policy and NMC framework.
About usSouthern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce.
Chestnut Tree House is the childrens hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.
St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services.
Martlets provides essential care to people affected by terminal illness in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Our expert teams provide the very best care and support, helping patients and their loved ones to live life to the full during the precious time they have together.
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of our community. We also invite applications from suitably experienced people for all industry sectors who can demonstrate the skills, ability and enthusiasm to work with a people-centric organisation like ours.
Job responsibilities- Participate in the delivery of high-quality nursing care to children and young people who receive respite and end of life care at the hospice.
- Provide clinical nursing assessment, robust care planning and evaluation of care.
- Participate in the training and development opportunities and frameworks provided by the hospice education team.
- Use clinical judgment to manage the deteriorating patient, following care plans, escalation of care and the use of patient safety tools.
- Work within your scope of practice and clinical competence, asking for help from senior nurses when appropriate.
- Advocate for the child and young person and their families, supporting and promoting decisions, choices and best interests.
- Work as part of a team, providing support and supervision to students and junior members of staff.
- Ensure the holistic care of children and young people, by liaising with and referring to the wider support teams within the hospice.
- Working with support, provide end of life care to children or young people staying at the hospice.
- Provide assessment of children who are end of life ensuring symptoms are controlled, liaising with the specialist palliative care teams as required.
- Ensure exemplary communication skills and participate in the MDT planning of childrens care.
- Maintain accurate contemporaneous patients records as per hospice policy and NMC framework.
- Follow all hospice safeguarding policies and procedures ensuring escalation of safeguarding concerns in a timely manner.
- Engage in clinical supervision to support own personal and professional development.
- Work as part of a rota to meet the 24/7 needs of the service.
- Work within the code of the NMC at all times.
- Work as part the team to ensure the strategic objectives of the hospice and care strategy are delivered.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical risk and ensure appropriate mitigations are in place.
- Support young people as they transition to adult services.
- Undertake driver and poolside training to enable children and young people to experience the full range of hospice activities.
QualificationsEssential- RNC or RN Adult or RN LD registration
- 1 year post qualification experience
Desirable- Teaching and mentorship qualification (Desirable).
- IV competency (Desirable).
- Experience of working with CYP with complex needs (Desirable).
- Evidence of a range of clinical competencies.
- Experience of working in a palliative care setting (Desirable).
ExperienceEssential- Ability to communicate effectively with children, families and professionals.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrate the values of the organisation.
- Ability to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding procedures.
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Competent IT skills.
- Access to a car to get to the hospice (not served by public transport).
- Able to travel across various sites where applicable.
- Right to work in the UK.
OtherEssential- Enhanced DBS
- A valid UK driving licence and use of own car due to location of role.
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer detailsEmployer name: Southern Hospice Group
Address: Dover Lane, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9BX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stbarnabas-hospice.org.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Sam Geddes
hroperations@shg.org.uk
01903706317
DetailsDate posted: 04 September 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £31,660 to £37,762 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: B0265-26-0032
Job locations: Dover Lane, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9BX, United Kingdom
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