Registered Nurse

Paediatric Nurse Care Co-ordinator (Band 5)

Location: South LondonHours: 30-37.5 hours per week (flexible, minimum 4 days)Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and organised Care Co-ordinator to join an ambitious and growing service supporting children with complex, serious or life-limiting conditions. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, working closely with children and their families both in hospital and at home.

You will play a vital role in coordinating care, supporting hospital discharges, and ensuring smooth transitions between clinical and community settings. Working as part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary network, you will help deliver high-quality, person-centred support to those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families, providing tailored support both in hospital and at home
• Work closely with hospital discharge teams to enable safe and timely transitions from hospital to home
• Act as a key liaison between hospital teams, community services, and families to ensure seamless care coordination
• Support children and families emotionally and practically through complex and challenging situations
• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and data management to a high standard
• Build effective partnerships with healthcare professionals and stakeholders
• Contribute to continuous service development and improvement

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and thrives in a people-focused, fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working with children and families with complex care needs in hospital and/or community settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Confident using IT systems, including databases and reporting tools

Desirable

• Experience in discharge planning or bed management

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate, emotionally intelligent, and resilient
• Highly organised, reliable, and proactive
• Confident, enthusiastic, and solutions-focused
• A strong team player with a positive, can-do attitude

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children and families
• A flexible working pattern to support work-life balance
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities