Registered Nurse

Paediatric Nurse Care Co-ordinator (Band 5) Location: South London Hours: 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