Children's Outreach Specialist Nurse

Job summary

• Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (two roles available)
• Location: community based
• Salary: HDH Band 7 £ 51,370 - £58,628 per annum
• Closing date: 9th February 2026 at 12 noon
• Interview date: w/c 16th February 2026

Helen & Douglas House is entering a dynamic phase of growth and development within our Outreach Nursing Service. As a result of colleagues progressing into exciting new opportunities, we are delighted to be recruiting two Band 7 Children's Outreach Specialist Nurses. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled, well‑established Outreach Nursing Team delivering expert children’s palliative care across community settings within our six‑county catchment area.

You will work autonomously, providing specialist clinical support, symptom management, and leadership to children, families, and professionals throughout the palliative care pathway. You will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, family support services and volunteers, within an organisation renowned for excellence in children’s hospice care. We are looking for an experienced children’s nurse with strong community experience, specialist palliative or complex care expertise, and the confidence to make a real difference where it matters most.

In return, we offer a nurturing, values‑led environment, excellent training and development opportunities, and the chance to help shape and grow an outstanding Outreach service at a truly exciting time.

Essential qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (Child branch)
• Current NMC registration
• Educated to degree level
• Post graduate study in relevant area
• Community qualification or extensive experience
• Qualification in History Taking and Assessment or to be working towards achieving this within first 18 months of employment
• Non‑Medical Prescribing (or a willingness to undertake in 2 years)

Desirable qualifications:

• Teaching in the workplace qualification
• Palliative care qualification

Essential experience:

• Significant post‑registration experience in children’s palliative care, community nursing or complex care settings
• Post‑registration experience of working with people with acute health needs
• Experience of working with patients and families with palliative care needs
• Extensive community nursing experience

Desirable experience:

• Experience of working with non‑verbal people and or those with complex needs
• Demonstrable experience of working in a related care setting other than a hospital or hospice

Essential additional criteria:

• Excellent verbal, written and IT communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and cope with competing pressures
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Up to date knowledge and ability with regard to intravenous therapy and management of syringe drivers
• Evidence of innovative and evidence‑based practice
• Ability to demonstrate a high standard of clinical and theoretical knowledge of palliative care for the appropriate age group
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Strong pharmacological knowledge base
• Ability to motivate others
• An effective team member
• Confident to work alone and to have the ability to make informed decisions
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to problem solve
• Current, full driving licence
• The post holder must be able to drive in order to discharge the duties of the role
• Good attendance record
• Not on ISA Barred list from working with children/adults

Desirable additional criteria:

• Advanced communication skills training
• Non‑medical prescribing and assessment skills
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Issues and procedures
• Able to use own car for work purposes

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Please contact recrui if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Helen & Douglas House

14a Magdalen Road

Oxford

Oxfordshire

OX4 1RW

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