Nurse Associate Hospice at Home

Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care to over 750 babies, children and young people with life‑limiting or life‑threatening conditions, and support around 3,000 family members, siblings and carers across the East Midlands. Our purpose is simple: to brighten short lives and support families wherever they are.

As a Hospice at Home Nursing Associate, you will be part of the Rainbows team delivering clinical care to babies, children and young people within their own homes, offering essential support to parents and carers. The role includes assessment within your scope of practice and delivering planned day‑to‑day care based on individual needs. Hospice at Home operates seven days a week.

Location: Based at Rainbows Hospice with travel across the East Midlands (Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire). A driving licence is required.

Hours: Monday–Sunday, 8am–6pm. Flexibility is required, including occasional work outside standard hours to meet end‑of‑life needs.

About the role

We are seeking a Band 4 Nursing Associate to support the Lead Nurse in delivering an expert Hospice at Home service, enhancing the experience of babies, children, young people and families requiring palliative and end‑of‑life care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working in children and young people’s homes as part of the Hospice at Home service.

• Supporting the Registered Nurse in delivering safe, person‑centred care, often working independently with an agreed plan of care.

• Delivering excellent short break, palliative and end‑of‑life care, including care after death.

• Participating in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

• Engaging with families to understand needs, preferences and choices, contributing to risk assessments and care planning.

• Providing a high standard of holistic care.

• Adhering to the NMC Code and working within your scope of practice.

• Taking responsibility for medication administration, storage and return in line with policy.

• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous records and handling information in line with legislation and policy.

• Communicating sensitive information effectively and using appropriate strategies to support person‑centred care, equality and diversity.

• Using SystmOne appropriately.

• Acting independently and collaboratively to uphold the rights of individuals.

• Liaising with the wider multidisciplinary team and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.

• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Further responsibilities are detailed in the Job Description.

Requirements

• Registered Nursing Associate with current NMC registration.

• Nursing Associate foundation degree.

• Experience with children and young people (0–19) with complex needs.

• Minimum one year post‑registration experience.

• Willingness to undertake further study.

• Experience working within a team and with babies/children/young adults in healthcare, community or social settings.

• Understanding of NMC standards, evidence‑based practice and holistic care.

• Effective verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.

• Flexibility and adaptability to unplanned situations.

• Ability to seek advice and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Understanding of procedures, treatment plans, equal opportunities and safeguarding.

• Basic IT skills.

• Valid UK driving licence.

Further requirements are listed in the Person Specification.

For more information, please contact Tracy Shearer, Lead Nurse Hospice at Home, at Tracy.Shearer@Rainbows.co.uk.

Benefits

• Agenda for Change pay scales.

• Free onsite parking at Rainbows Hospice, Loughborough.

• Opportunity for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer membership.

• Established training programme to support NMC registration.

• Specialist training and development within a supportive team.

• 1:1 care for each baby, child and young person.

• Eligibility for Blue Light Card and Company Shop.

• Healthcare cashback plan.

• Life assurance.

• 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (with expectation to work bank holidays).

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Affordable meals at the Hospice.

• Free tea, coffee and fruit.

• Employee assistance programme.

• Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders.

• Unofficial benefits: fun events, staff away days, guest visitors.

To apply, click ‘apply now’ to complete the online application form. For alternative application methods or reasonable adjustments, contact recruitment@rainbows.co.uk.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and full pre‑employment screening, including five years of employment references.

Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.