Children’s Outreach Specialist Nurse

Children’s Outreach Specialist Nurse

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week (two positions 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, supported by continued investment and strong partnership working with the Pepper Foundation. 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.

For more information or an informal discussion/ visit please contact Director of Nursing on shayes@helenanddouglas.org.uk.

Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 recruitment@helenanddouglas.org.uk if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Please apply HERE.