Nurse - band 5 equivalent

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The closing date is 28 November 2025

We’re currently looking for Nurses (Band 5 equivalent) to join our highly skilled 'family' of nurses. Job role includes caring for children and young adults with life threatening and life limiting conditions, whether they are with us for a relaxing short break, emergency care or for end of life.

Day/night/flexible hours contracts available, and applications from newly qualified nurses, registered adult or children’s nurses or learning disabilities nurses welcome.

A genuinely flexible approach is so important, as well as a combination of excellent clinical skills and a sensitive and compassionate nature. A background in palliative care would be welcomed, but it’s not essential.

We are currently unable to support any applications for sponsorship from candidates residing outside of the UK

• To provide a high standard of palliative care for children, young adults with complex health care needs and members of their families.
• To develop and maintain the clinical skills required to deliver complex care using practice based on best evidence.
• To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary Care Team providing care, advice and support in line with professional accountability.
• To provide supervision and support to other members of the Care Team, valuing the skills and qualities of all Team members, sharing expertise and learning new skills freely and willingly.
• To be aware of the safety and safeguarding needs of children, young adults, families and other staff and to comply with the Children Act 2004; DOH No Secrets Guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse (Mar 2000);
  Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; NMC code and guidelines.

There’s plenty of training and development on offer, as well as a range of excellent benefits. We offer a comprehensive induction and training programme, 28 days holiday, pension (continuation in the NHS for those already contributing to it), free parking and a modern and pleasant work environment. So, if you think you’d thrive within our close-knit multidisciplinary team as you make a positive difference to the lives of children and young adults, apply today!

Part time hours of a minimum of 22.5 hours per week can be considered.

Car owner preferred as we are in a remote location.

Job Description Nurse

Reports to Clinical Team Leader

Job Summary

The post involves working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist palliative care and support for children and young people from 0-35 years. The post holder will be expected to work without direct supervision, providing a high standard of holistic care to children and young people with a variety of complex health needs. Effective communication skills are required to support children, young people and their families during their stay in the hospices.

The hospices provide care over a 24-hour period and the post holder is expected to work flexibly across all shifts.

• To provide a high standard of palliative care for children, young adults with complex health care needs and members of their families.
• To develop and maintain the clinical skills required to deliver complex care using practice based on best evidence.
• To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary Care Team providing care, advice and support in line with professional accountability.
• To provide supervision and support to other members of the Care Team, valuing the skills and qualities of all Team members, sharing expertise and learning new skills freely and willingly.
• To be aware of the safety and safeguarding needs of children, young adults, families and other staff and to comply with:
  The Children Act 2004; DOH No Secrets Guidance on developing and implementing multi-agency policies and procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse (Mar 2000);
  Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; NMC code and guidelines.

• Undertake clinical nursing assessment of the child/young person and develop comprehensive care plans in partnership with family…