About this role
Job summary
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for providing exceptional care to children and young people? Jigsaw, Cumbrias Childrens Hospice, a leading specialist care provider for children, and young people with palliative and end-of-life care needs, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our energetic and friendly specialist palliative care team.
About the Role
Permanent, up to 36 hours and part-time positions available. Opportunity for additional shifts if desired. Basic starting salary of up to £32,864.62 FTE up to £37,149.83 FTE subject to skills, experience, competencies and performance. (FTE salaries are based on 37.5 hours per week).
Generous shift enhancements for weekend, night, and bank holiday working You will be required to work various 12-hour shifts across the week, rotating between days, nights, and weekends. (Dayshift 7.30am-8.00pm / Nightshift 7.30pm-8.00am)
Main duties of the job
Jigsaw is a place of fun and laughter where children and young adults can stay, create lasting memories, and receive one-to-one care for their life-limiting illnesses. Our team strives to match each child and young adult's home routines as closely as possible, ensuring a smooth, relaxing, and peaceful transition between home and hospice environments.
You'll be part of a supportive and welcoming multidisciplinary team, where you'll have the time to truly care for and build meaningful relationships with children, young people, and their families. Nursing roles within Jigsaw are incredibly fulfilling, offering a unique opportunity to make a profound difference. We are currently looking for individuals with post registration experience.
Our Values in Action
At Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw Cumbrias Childrens Hospice, everything we do is guided by our core values:
Caring delivering compassionate care tailored to each individual Respect valuing dignity, choice, and individuality Innovative continuously improving and developing our services Inclusive creating a welcoming environment for all
About us
Based in Carlisle, Jigsaw is a 5-bed unit. We also have Eden Valley Hospice which is a 10-bed adult inpatient unit, patient and family support team and wellbeing and outreach support. We pride ourselves on collaborative working relationships across the county, with strong links to other care providers.
Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw is dedicated to providing excellence in specialist palliative care and ensuring consistently high standards across all our services. We offer a creative and unique environment with numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth and pay progression. A willingness to advance your skills is essential, and you'll benefit from a culture of reflection, training, support, and development for all staff, including access to regular clinical supervision and training.
While we are a charity, we are a stable and thriving organisation. Our successful income generation efforts and prudent management of resources ensure our financial security.
We offer an attractive benefits package, including:
A nurturing, valuesdriven workplace Opportunities for further training and development Supportive clinical supervision The chance to provide care that truly matters A dynamic, supportive, and creative working environment A genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact Generous shift enhancements Free on-site parking Access to our Employee Assistance Programme For eligible applicants, continued membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
Job description Job responsibilities
Purpose of the Role
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will deliver compassionate, personcentred and evidencebased palliative care to children, young people patients, their families and carers. You will help us achieve our vision of excellence in specialist palliative care, acting as a role model and supporting colleagues to maintain the highest standards of practice.
Key Responsibilities
Being an Accountable Professional
Work in full accordance with The NMC Code and maintain all professional registration requirements. Apply relevant legal, ethical and governance frameworks to ensure safe, compliant practice. Use and interpret research to inform and enhance clinical decisionmaking. Communicate confidently and sensitively with patients, families, colleagues and external partners. Build and maintain therapeutic, professional relationships. Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records using appropriate digital systems. Engage in reflective practice, supervision and ongoing professional development. Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
Use skilled communication and strengthbased approaches to support people in making informed choices about their care. Provide clear, accessible information about illness, treatment options, care planning and endoflife decisions. Uphold best practice in infection prevention and control. Assessing Needs and Planning Care
Assess the holistic needs of patients and families at end of life, including preferences for care and treatment. Develop personalised, evidencebased care plans with clear goals. Work collaboratively with patients and families to review, evaluate and adapt care plans. Assess mental capacity and apply relevant legislation when supporting decisionmaking. Identify safeguarding concerns and act promptly to protect vulnerable individuals. Providing and Evaluating Care
Deliver compassionate, personcentred care that prioritises dignity, comfort, privacy and safety. Provide highquality endoflife care, including support for the dying person, their family, and the bereaved. Safely administer and optimise medicines in line with national and local policy. Coordinate safe discharge or transfer between care settings. Monitor and evaluate the quality of care delivered by yourself and others. Leading and Managing Nursing Care
Understand and utilise the skills and scope of all members of the clinical team. Lead and manage the care of a defined group of patients, prioritising, delegating and coordinating effectively. Support the education, supervision and assessment of students and colleagues. Provide constructive feedback, promote reflective practice and contribute to a positive learning environment. Use digital systems responsibly to access, share and record information. Improving Safety and Quality
Apply health and safety legislation to maintain a safe working environment. Recognise risks to care quality, including staffing and skill mix, and escalate concerns appropriately. Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development. Report and reflect on incidents, near misses and adverse events to support learning and improvement. Demonstrate resilience and support others in managing uncertainty and emotional demands. Coordinating Care
Work collaboratively across sectors and agencies to ensure seamless, personcentred care. Support individuals with complex needs to maintain independence and avoid unnecessary interventions. Advocate for people who are vulnerable or have disabilities, ensuring equitable access to care. Make reasonable adjustments to assessment, planning and delivery of care Additional Information This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. Duties may evolve in line with service needs and professional development. Flexibility in working hours is essential.
All staff are expected to uphold our Hospice values: Caring, Respect, Innovative & Inclusive.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Up to date knowledge of clinical practice and interventions Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to build effective relationships at all levels Emotional resilience when supporting those facing loss and bereavement Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
Willingness to undertake further study Effective IT skills Ability to contribute to a positive learning environment
Experience Essential
Experience working within a multi disciplinary team Experience assessing, planning, coordinating and evaluating care
Desirable
Post registration experience Specialist palliative care experience Experience caring for terminally ill patients and supporting families
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
Palliative care qualification
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).
Employer details Employer name Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw Children's Hospice
Address Eden Valley Hospice
Durdar Road
Carlisle
CA2 4SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.edenvalleyhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)