Job summary
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Nurse Band C to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on 30 hours per week, permanent basis. In return, our Nurse will receive a competitive salary of:
Nurse Band C £36,183 to £43,010 per annum, (full time equivalent)
(NHS AfC Band Equivalent Lower 6 – Lower 7)
Main duties of the job
About the Nurse role:
Hope House Childrens Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse Childrens Nurse or Adult Nurse RN with paediatric experience to join our care team to provide excellent specialist palliative and end of life care to children and young people. You will be a self motivated and compassionate nurse working as part of a supportive team to provide holistic care to children and young people with complex, life limiting conditions.
We are committed to the development of our nurses and will offer you a comprehensive training package. You will continue to develop your knowledge and clinical skills enabling you to deliver the highest standards of care, which supports our values and ethos that no one should suffer the death of a child alone. Whilst maintaining and enhancing your skills, you will have the opportunity and time to build meaningful relationships with children and their families, which make these incredibly fulfilling roles.
As a valued member of our team, you will be providing care to children and young people who have been diagnosed with life limiting illnesses, examples include cancer, cystic fibrosis, Batten Disease, Muscular Dystrophy and cerebral palsy. You will have the compassion and communication skills to put the needs of the child and their family at the heart of everything you do, so that we are able to provide the right care and support for them, when they need us most.
What we are looking for a Nurse who:
Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of children and young people with life limiting conditions and childrens palliative care.
Has excellent communication skills.
Sets high standards of care and is a good role model.
What we offer:
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes
Generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days per annum for a full time role, with long service increments.
NHS pension and organisational pension scheme.
Staff rewards programme.
Great development opportunities with protected time to complete training.
We would love to hear from you if you have a positive approach to your work and share our values of providing fair and equitable access to our services for the children, young people and families of Shropshire, Cheshire and Powys. This is a worthwhile challenge and a varied job in which your success will make a real difference, click apply today.
If you would like an informal discussion about our Nurse opportunity, please contact our Head of Care, Hayley Woodcock on 01691 671999, or alternatively call our HR Team on 01691 679679 or email jobs@hopehouse.org.uk.
Closing date: 14th May 2024
Interview date: To be Scheduled
About us
Hope house Children’s Hospices is a special place to work. Our hospices are bright, sunny, child-centred buildings set in spacious grounds, with sensory rooms and hydrotherapy pool. We support more than 750 local families who are either caring for a terminally ill child, or whose child has died. Children and families are the reason we are here and we all have one thing in common, a shared dedication to providing the best care for our children and their families who use our specialist services.
Our caring staff are an integral part of the care we provide at our hospices, we have a friendly and inclusive culture and you will be joining one of the most respected local charities and become part of an incredible team, who will help us deliver our mission and ensure that no one faces the death of a child alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Nurse Band C to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on 30 hours per week, permanent basis. In return, our Nurse will receive a competitive salary of:
Nurse Band C £36,183 to £43,010 per annum, full time equivalent
(NHS AfC Band Equivalent Lower 6 – Lower 7)
Hope House Children’s Hospices is a special place to work. Our hospices are bright, sunny, child-centred buildings set in spacious grounds, with sensory rooms and hydrotherapy pool. We support more than 750 local families who are either caring for a terminally ill child, or whose child has died. Children and families are the reason we are here and we all have one thing in common, a shared dedication to providing the best care for our children and their families who use our specialist services.
Our caring staff are an integral part of the care we provide at our hospices, we have a friendly and inclusive culture and you will be joining one of the most respected local charities and become part of an incredible team, who will help us deliver our mission and ensure that no one faces the death of a child alone.
About the Nurse role:
Hope House Children’s Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse (Children’s Nurse or Adult Nurse (RN) with paediatric experience) to join our care team to provide excellent specialist palliative and end of life care to children and young people. You will be a self-motivated and compassionate nurse working as part of a supportive team to provide holistic care to children and young people with complex, life-limiting conditions.
We are committed to the development of our nurses and will offer you a comprehensive training package. You will continue to develop your knowledge and clinical skills enabling you to deliver the highest standards of care, which supports our values and ethos that no one should suffer the death of a child alone. Whilst maintaining and enhancing your skills, you will have the opportunity and time to build meaningful relationships with children and their families, which make these incredibly fulfilling roles.
As a valued member of our team, you will be providing care to children and young people who have been diagnosed with life limiting illnesses, examples include cancer, cystic fibrosis, Batten Disease, Muscular Dystrophy and cerebral palsy. You will have the compassion and communication skills to put the needs of the child and their family at the heart of everything you do, so that we are able to provide the right care and support for them, when they need us most.
We are looking for a Nurse who:
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of children and young people with life-limiting conditions and children’s palliative care
- Has excellent communication skills
- Sets high standards of care and is a good role model
What we offer:
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes
- Generousannual leave entitlement of 34 days per annum for a full time role, with long service increments
- NHS pension and organisational pension scheme
- Staff rewards programme
- Great development opportunities with protected time to complete training
We would love to hear from you if you have a positive approach to your work and share our values of providing fair and equitable access to our services for the children, young people and families of Shropshire, Cheshire and Powys. This is a worthwhile challenge and a varied job in which your success will make a real difference, click apply today.
If you would like an informal discussion about our Nurse opportunity, please contact our Head of Care, Hayley Woodcock on 01691 671999, or alternatively call our HR Team on 01691 679679 or email jobs@hopehouse.org.uk.
Closing date: 14th May 2024
Interview date: To be scheduled
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).
Hope House Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Hope House Children’s Hospices has a responsibility and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Hope House Children’s Hospices comply with relevant legislation, guidance and national standards relating to the recruitment of staff and volunteers working with children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hope House Children’s Hospices have an opportunity for a Nurse Band C to join our team based in Oswestry. You will join us on 30 hours per week, permanent basis. In return, our Nurse will receive a competitive salary of:
Nurse Band C £36,183 to £43,010 per annum, full time equivalent
(NHS AfC Band Equivalent Lower 6 – Lower 7)
Hope House Children’s Hospices is a special place to work. Our hospices are bright, sunny, child-centred buildings set in spacious grounds, with sensory rooms and hydrotherapy pool. We support more than 750 local families who are either caring for a terminally ill child, or whose child has died. Children and families are the reason we are here and we all have one thing in common, a shared dedication to providing the best care for our children and their families who use our specialist services.
Our caring staff are an integral part of the care we provide at our hospices, we have a friendly and inclusive culture and you will be joining one of the most respected local charities and become part of an incredible team, who will help us deliver our mission and ensure that no one faces the death of a child alone.
About the Nurse role:
Hope House Children’s Hospice has an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse (Children’s Nurse or Adult Nurse (RN) with paediatric experience) to join our care team to provide excellent specialist palliative and end of life care to children and young people. You will be a self-motivated and compassionate nurse working as part of a supportive team to provide holistic care to children and young people with complex, life-limiting conditions.
We are committed to the development of our nurses and will offer you a comprehensive training package. You will continue to develop your knowledge and clinical skills enabling you to deliver the highest standards of care, which supports our values and ethos that no one should suffer the death of a child alone. Whilst maintaining and enhancing your skills, you will have the opportunity and time to build meaningful relationships with children and their families, which make these incredibly fulfilling roles.
As a valued member of our team, you will be providing care to children and young people who have been diagnosed with life limiting illnesses, examples include cancer, cystic fibrosis, Batten Disease, Muscular Dystrophy and cerebral palsy. You will have the compassion and communication skills to put the needs of the child and their family at the heart of everything you do, so that we are able to provide the right care and support for them, when they need us most.
We are looking for a Nurse who:
- Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of children and young people with life-limiting conditions and children’s palliative care
- Has excellent communication skills
- Sets high standards of care and is a good role model
What we offer:
In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes
- Generousannual leave entitlement of 34 days per annum for a full time role, with long service increments
- NHS pension and organisational pension scheme
- Staff rewards programme
- Great development opportunities with protected time to complete training
We would love to hear from you if you have a positive approach to your work and share our values of providing fair and equitable access to our services for the children, young people and families of Shropshire, Cheshire and Powys. This is a worthwhile challenge and a varied job in which your success will make a real difference, click apply today.
If you would like an informal discussion about our Nurse opportunity, please contact our Head of Care, Hayley Woodcock on 01691 671999, or alternatively call our HR Team on 01691 679679 or email jobs@hopehouse.org.uk.
Closing date: 14th May 2024
Interview date: To be scheduled
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (paid for by Hope House).
Hope House Children’s Hospices are committed to equality of opportunity and meeting the needs of children, young people and families. The care we provide and the environment we create to deliver care reflects our ongoing commitment to respecting the diversity of the communities we serve, and the individual physical, spiritual and emotional needs of each person and their loved ones.
Hope House Children’s Hospices has a responsibility and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Hope House Children’s Hospices comply with relevant legislation, guidance and national standards relating to the recruitment of staff and volunteers working with children.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- An NMC registered Nurse with children's experience
Desirable
- Recognised children's nursing qualification
- Palliative Care experience
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Essential Skills
Essential
- Communication
- Organisational skills
- Work under pressure/stress
Desirable
Essential Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs of children and young people with life limiting conditions and childrens palliative care.
- An up to date understanding of the health, community and social care sectors.
- A working knowledge of consent, GDPR and confidentiality management, Caldicott Principles and Duty of Candour.
- A working knowledge of the principles and implementation of Safeguarding processes and procedures.
Desirable
Essential Competencies
Essential
- Leading and Supervising
- Provides others with a clear direction; sets appropriate standards of
- behaviour delegates work appropriately and fairly motivates and
- empowers others provides staff with development opportunities and
- coaching recruits staff of a high calibre.
- Delivering Results and Meeting Children and Familys Expectations
- Focuses on children and familys needs and satisfaction; sets high
- standards for quality and quantity monitors and maintains quality and
- productivity works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way;
- consistently achieves project goals.
- Adapting and Responding to Change
- Adapts to changing circumstances; accepts new ideas and change
- initiatives; adapts interpersonal styles to suit different people or
- situations; shows respect and sensitivity towards cultural and religious
- differences; deals with ambiguity, making positive use of the
- opportunities it presents.
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- An NMC registered Nurse with children's experience
Desirable
- Recognised children's nursing qualification
- Palliative Care experience
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Essential Skills
Essential
- Communication
- Organisational skills
- Work under pressure/stress
Desirable
Essential Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the needs of children and young people with life limiting conditions and childrens palliative care.
- An up to date understanding of the health, community and social care sectors.
- A working knowledge of consent, GDPR and confidentiality management, Caldicott Principles and Duty of Candour.
- A working knowledge of the principles and implementation of Safeguarding processes and procedures.
Desirable
Essential Competencies
Essential
- Leading and Supervising
- Provides others with a clear direction; sets appropriate standards of
- behaviour delegates work appropriately and fairly motivates and
- empowers others provides staff with development opportunities and
- coaching recruits staff of a high calibre.
- Delivering Results and Meeting Children and Familys Expectations
- Focuses on children and familys needs and satisfaction; sets high
- standards for quality and quantity monitors and maintains quality and
- productivity works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way;
- consistently achieves project goals.
- Adapting and Responding to Change
- Adapts to changing circumstances; accepts new ideas and change
- initiatives; adapts interpersonal styles to suit different people or
- situations; shows respect and sensitivity towards cultural and religious
- differences; deals with ambiguity, making positive use of the
- opportunities it presents.
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).