Alexanders Nurse

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The closing date is 09 March 2026

Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service is a local charity, based in Maidenhead, that provides specialist care and vital support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life‑threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire, South Bucks and into surrounding counties.

We are seeking Band 6 Nurses who have worked with children with complex needs and life‑limiting conditions, and their families. You will need to provide a flexible approach to care, with excellent clinical and communication skills.

Working in Alexanders Care Team offers a unique opportunity to provide quality respite and end of life care for children, young people and their families in the community and at our hospice in Maidenhead. This is an outstanding opportunity, in a fresh environment where you will benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, clinical supervision, and a full induction period within a supportive and rewarding organisation.

Working as part of the Alexanders Care Team, this post is to provide holistic care and support to children with a life threatening and life limiting condition [LT/LL] and their families across the geographical area supported by Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service.

The post will involve a flexible, needs‑led approach to care delivery, contributing to a 24/7 rota by the Alexanders Care Team. The post holder will assess children and families and identify the need for short break respite provision, palliative and end of life care in the child’s home or other community setting and in the hospice, working both autonomously and in collaboration with other agencies.

Employee Benefits:

• £3,000 Golden Hello Bonus, a one‑off, taxable cash payment offered when you join.
• Generous annual leave, two Alexander Days, and your birthday as an additional day off.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in Service Cover.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free on‑site parking at our hospice.

For an informal discussion, please contact Tara Kerr‑Elliott, Director of Care, on

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Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service (Alexander Devine) is a local charity that provides specialist care and vital support to babies, children and young people with life‑limiting and life‑threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.

We individualise our approach to meet the unique clinical, emotional and practical needs of each child and their family, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support. Our comprehensive range of care services include Respite care, Specialist play, Symptom management, Family support, End of life care and Bereavement support. We provide care from our children’s hospice in Maidenhead as well as in the family home and across the community, including hospitals and schools.

Our hospice facilities offer opportunities for children and their siblings to experience fun, joy and adventures, and help families make precious memories for as long as they have. These include a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, music room, games room, outdoor playground and sensory garden, six children’s bedrooms and two self‑contained family flats. We also have a dedicated bereavement suite with its own garden.

Core Responsibilities

Clinical:

• Holds own defined caseload and works flexibly to support 24/7 rotas, emergency and end of life care.
• Communicates complex, sensitive information effectively and empathetically to patients and relatives, managing difficult situations and maintains the highest standards when communicating with children, families and the wider public.
• Completes and maintains up‑to‑date records in line with principles of best practice.
• Actively manages assessment, evaluation and the delivery of care, promoting all elements of high quality care planning.
• Leads on developing the health component of the care package for the family working with other agencies to develop a holistic package.
• Supports families throughout the…