Pre-Admission Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,660 to £37,762 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Worthing, BN18 9BX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Undertake comprehensive pre-admission assessments for babies, children and young people with life-limiting, life-threatening or complex health conditions. Gather and review relevant clinical information, including diagnoses, current treatment, medication, symptom management, ventilation or respiratory support, nutrition, moving and handling, epilepsy plans, emergency care plans and advance care planning where appropriate. Assess whether the hospice can safely meet the child or young persons needs, escalating concerns or gaps in provision to the appropriate clinical lead. Work with families to understand routines, preferences, communication needs, cultural and spiritual considerations, play interests and what matters most to the child or young person. Prepare clear admission summaries and contribute to individualised care plans, risk assessments and handover information for hospice teams. Maintain awareness of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), ensuring concerns are identified, escalated and recorded appropriately in line with organisational policy. Use professional judgement and nursing knowledge to identify clinical risk, complexity and suitability for admission. Support safe medicines management through accurate reconciliation of medications and transcription of Medication Administration Record charts. Contribute to safe staffing and admission decisions by advising on the level of nursing support required. Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records in line with organisational policy, professional standards and data protection requirements. Engage in clinical supervision to support own personal and professional development. Build trusting, compassionate relationships with children, young people, parents, carers and siblings. Provide clear information about hospice services, admission processes and what families can expect before, during and after a stay. Use sensitive communication skills when discussing complex care, palliative care, end of life care, uncertainty, family concerns and preferences. Promote choice, dignity, inclusion and respect for each child, young person and family. Identify family support needs and refer appropriately to family support, psychosocial, therapy, spiritual care, bereavement or practical support services. Liaise effectively with hospitals, community childrens nursing teams, GPs, consultants, clinical nurse specialists, therapists, social care, education providers and commissioners as required. Coordinate information sharing to support safe, seamless transitions into hospice care. Advocate for the child, young person and family, ensuring their voice and preferences are reflected in care planning. Ensure exemplary communication skills and participate in the MDT planning of childrens care. Recognise, respond to and escalate safeguarding concerns in accordance with hospice policy, local procedures and statutory requirements. Contribute to clinical governance by reporting incidents, near misses, risks and concerns appropriately. Participate in audits, quality improvement activity, service evaluation and learning from feedback. Maintain professional registration, comply with the NMC Code and undertake required mandatory and role-specific training. Promote safe, inclusive, evidence-informed and person-centred practice across the hospice service.
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