About this role
Job summary
Are you a registered children's nurse looking to make a meaningful difference for children with complex care and palliative needs?
We are seeking a compassionate and organised Band 6 Kaleidoscope Nurse to help children receive safe, high-quality care in their own homes across Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster.
Working with the Kaleidoscope Palliative Care Team, Children's Community Nursing Team and Social Services, you will coordinate home-care packages, support children receiving end-of-life care and help families navigate care with confidence.
You will work autonomously as part of a supportive multidisciplinary service and deputise for the Nurse Specialist to maintain continuity of care.
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration, have relevant nursing experience at Band 5 and evidence of post-registration education. The role is based at Woodfield Road Medical Centre and requires travel, with participation in 24-hour on-call advice and visits for children receiving end-of-life care at home.
Main duties of the job
Coordinate the Kaleidoscope service, including allocating Support Workers and arranging bank nurses or care workers when required. Receive and assess requests for home care, determine eligibility and refer families to appropriate services where needed. Complete risk assessments in community settings before care begins and respond to identified risks. Work with community nursing colleagues to arrange, check and maintain essential equipment in the home. Provide 24-hour on-call advice and visits for children receiving end-of-life care at home, alongside the Children's Community Nursing Team. Work with social workers, commissioners and families to establish and maintain safe packages of care. Support the transition of care packages from children's to adult services. Develop and review evidence-based protocols, training resources, assessment tools and home-care documentation. Maintain accurate clinical records and service data, including monitoring SystemOne recording. Participate in professional, discharge-planning and service meetings, using interpreters where required. Promote clinical governance, lone-working safety, incident reporting, audit, research and evidence-based practice
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN, RSCN, RN(Child) Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
Teaching qualification
Experience Essential
Relevant nursing experience at Band 5 Experience of teaching Experience of liaising / negotiating with professionals Experience of management of junior staff
Desirable
Post Registration Community Experience at Band 5 or 6 Experience of working in culturally diverse communities
Skill Essential
Knowledge of the NMC Professional Codes and Standards Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written I.T. skills
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 Central London Community Health Trust
Address Medical Centre
7E Woodfield Road
London
W9 3XZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)