ACP Band 8a/ Trainee ACP Band 7

Job summary

Working across hospice, community and hospital settings, you will provide expert clinical assessment, symptom management and palliative care for babies, children and young people with complex and life-limiting conditions.

You will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team including our Nurse Consultant, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Support Workers and Therapists. For trainee ACPs, extensive supervision, clinical support and development opportunities will be provided to enable progression towards qualified ACP status.

Main duties of the job

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is seeking either:

A qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with experience in children's palliative and end-of-life care; or

A Trainee ACP who is already progressing through a recognised ACP training pathway and is looking to develop advanced practice skills within a specialist children's palliative care setting.

This is not a traditional nursing role. We are looking for clinicians who can demonstrate advanced clinical decision-making, assessment and management skills and who are committed to developing or practising at Advanced Clinical Practitioner level.

For the Band 8a ACP role, you will:

Be a qualified ACP working at Master's level practice.

Hold a non-medical prescribing qualification.

Have experience assessing, diagnosing and managing complex clinical presentations.

Be able to work autonomously across hospice, community and hospital settings.

For the Band 7 Trainee ACP role, you will:

Be actively undertaking an Advanced Clinical Practice training programme.

Have already completed a recognised postgraduate Clinical Assessment and Examination Skills module.

Demonstrate a clear commitment to progressing towards ACP accreditation and autonomous practice.

About us

Here at Rainbows Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-shortening conditions and terminal illnesses, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.

Details

• Date posted: 15 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £64,750 a year Dependant on banding
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: TA61
• Job locations: Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2HS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) or ACP Trainee (On ACP Pathway Required)

Band 8a (Qualified ACP) | Band 7 (Trainee ACP) Up to 37.5 hours per week | Flexible working to meet service needs Participation in the out-of-hours on-call rota required

Take the next step in your Advanced Clinical Practice career

• A qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) with experience in children's palliative and end-of-life care; or
• A Trainee ACP who is already progressing through a recognised ACP training pathway and is looking to develop advanced practice skills within a specialist children's palliative care setting.

This vacancy will remain open until filled.

We're keen to hear from both qualified ACPs and those progressing through an ACP training pathway. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we aim to provide an update to all candidates within 10 working days of their application.

All positions are subject to an enhanced and barred DBS check.

The demand for the incredible care Rainbows provides is increasing and is more important than ever. Come and be part of something amazing. Come and be part of the Rainbow.

For more information about this role, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Alyssa Hale onalyssa.hale@rainbows.co.uk - Lead ACP or Jo Woolley Head of Palliative Care - Nurse Consultant on jo.woolley@rainbows.co.uk