About this role
Job summary
Considering your options in your nursing career? Haven House Children's Hospice needs a compassionate nurse like you to be part of our Clinical Care Team.Whether you are a newly qualified nurse or want to make a change and care in a holistically-focussed environment, Haven House welcomes all disciplines of nursing to our varied Care Team. We are dedicated to providing excellent care while progressing you as a palliative care nurse. We will support you as you develop advanced clinical skills within an experienced team.
Main duties of the job
The Registered Nurse will work as part of the Integrated Care Team, delivering high-quality, holistic and family-centred nursing care to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions at the hospice or in their own home.
The post is contracted 22.5 hours per week, worked flexibly in accordance with a rota agreed with the Nursing Service Lead. Shifts run 9:00am to 5:00pm across all care settings. In term time, the post holder will primarily be rostered at weekends; during school holidays, shifts may fall on any day of the week, in order to meet service requirements.
Working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care tailored to individual needs.
we will offer you a supportive environment to develop your knowledge, skills and development, supported by our Education and Governance team.
About us
As part of the clinical care team, led by the Director of Clinical Services, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as planned and emergency short breaks. As a Nurse you will be developed to lead shifts and support the wider team to ensure high standards of care are delivered and develop yourself. We provide complex care support while children and their families benefit from our range of therapies at home or within our wonderful woodland grounds.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:
Retention of your NHS pension (if applicable and subject to meeting NHS criteria) Agenda for Change long service holiday (if applicable) Pension Scheme (employer matching up to 7%) Free on-site parking Employee Assistance Programme Eye Care voucher scheme Cycle to work scheme Unfortunately we can only consider applications from people who are able to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Closing date
Closing date Thursday 27 August 2026 although Haven House reserves the right to commence the interview process before the closing date.
Interviews scheduled to take place during the first two weeks of September
Job description Job responsibilities
Staff Nurse Band 5
Accountable to: Nursing Service Lead
Responsible to: Director of Clinical Services
Pay scale: Agenda for Change
Unsocial hours payment if applicable dependent on shift pattern
Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week. Shift 9.00am to 5.00pm
Term time: predominantly weekends only.
School holidays: available any day of the week.
Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse will work as part of the Integrated Care Team, delivering high-quality, holistic and family-centred nursing care to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions at the hospice or in their own home.
The post is contracted 24 hours per week, worked flexibly in accordance with a rota agreed with the Nursing Service Lead. Shifts run 9:00am to 5:00pm across all care settings. In term time, the post holder will primarily be rostered at weekends; during school holidays, shifts may fall on any day of the week, in order to meet service requirements.
Working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care tailored to individual needs.
Clinical Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care.
Deliver nursing care within the Hospice at Home and Day Care services.
Promote child and family-centred care.
Undertake nursing assessments and contribute to care planning.
Administer and manage medicines safely in accordance with policy.
Provide complex nursing care, including tracheostomy care, emergency tracheostomy management, deep suctioning, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), gastrostomy care, nasogastric tube care and stoma care where competent. Training towards skills provided.
Recognise deterioration and escalate concerns promptly.
Maintain accurate electronic patient records.
Provide education and support to parents and carers.
Participate in safeguarding processes.
Maintain a safe clinical environment and practise in accordance with the NMC Code.
Team Working Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in handovers and MDT meetings.
Support Healthcare Support Workers, students and new staff.
Contribute to a positive team culture.
Clinical Governance Participate in audit, quality improvement and incident reporting.
Ensure compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies.
Education and Professional Development Maintain NMC registration and continuing professional development.
Attend mandatory training, appraisal and supervision.
Support the education of staff, students and parents/carers.
Professional Responsibilities Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Keep accurate records.
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and compassion.
Other duties
1. To promote and live the Haven House values of Compassionate, Professional, Respectful and Safe.
2. To work with colleagues across the hospice as part of the Haven House One Team approach fostering collaboration across all care disciplines, ensuring integrated, child-centered care.
3. To conduct yourself in line with the Haven House cultures and behaviours at all times, acting as an ambassador for the hospice.
4. To actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to support achieving an Outstanding rating
5. To offer flexible support for the work of the organisation, with a flexible approach to new duties and responsibilities as needed to support our vision, mission and values.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance process.
Haven House is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is our aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, and nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Haven House is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Haven House to fulfil these obligations, policies and codes of good practice.
Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of safeguarding children procedures Understanding of infection prevention and control Understanding of health and safety responsibilities
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good IT skills, including electronic patient records Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to travel independently across the hospice catchment area Flexible approach to working across Hospice at Home and Day Care services
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Child, Adult or Learning Disability) with current NMC registration
Experience Essential
Competent in medicines administration Experience caring for children with complex healthcare needs Experience working within a children's hospice, community children's nursing or paediatric setting Ability to teach and support parents, carers and Healthcare Support Workers Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands Ability to work autonomously within professional scope of practice
Desirable
Competent in gastrostomy, nasogastric (NG) tube and stoma care Experience caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions Experience of tracheostomy care, emergency tracheostomy management, invasive ventilation and non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
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 Haven House Children’s Hospice
Address The White House
Woodford Green
Essex
IG8 9LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.havenhouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)