Job Description

Children's Palliative Care Nurse - 22.5 hours per week

17,814 per annum (29,691 FTE) with room to develop and progress through the pay grade banding up to 19,664 per annum (32,774 FTE) on a competency-based framework.


Keech Hospice are looking for a qualified children's nurse to join our inpatient unit and deliver a high standard of nursing care to the children and their families. You will be working alongside experienced nurses and support workers to make a real difference and help make the most of families cherished time. This role is for two shifts per week, including long days, nights and weekends.

What you will do

Join an incredible team and work hand in hand with colleagues, ensuring our patients and families receive the holistic and medical care they deserve Become a valued member of the inpatient team and wider children's service, creating memorable connections with children, young people, families and colleagues forming the foundation of our work Be a compassionate advocate for children and families, promoting empowerment and guiding them towards choices and opportunities to improve their quality of life Provide high quality palliative and end of life care following symptom management plans To plan, deliver and evaluate care plans taking in to account the child and family's needs in a range of settings

What you need to do it

RSCN qualification Knowledge of palliative care principles Knowledge of loss, bereavement and child protection Good interpersonal and time management skills One year post registration relevant experience

Benefits

Access to specialist internal training and additional external courses 29 days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays Buy & Sell holidays 500 referral scheme incentive Cycle to work Scheme Health Cash plan Wellbeing & Employee Assistance Programme Continuation of NHS pension Free parking

For more information about the role please see the job description and person specification below.


Keech Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in our workplace. We appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. If you require support to complete the application form please e-mail recruitment@keech.org.uk.


All prospective employees will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.


We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals we serve and will take appropriate measures to safeguard them.


Keech provide free, specialist care for Adults in Luton and South Bedfordshire, and children from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes living with a life limiting illness. Keech supports adults and children to live pain and symptom free, to spend untroubled time with their loved one, to understand what's happening to them, to stay out of hospital and to make the most of the time they have.

Contact:

Recruitment@keech.org.uk