Job Description

Demelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions, throughout Kent, South East London and East Sussex. We're here to support them and their families at every step - from first diagnosis and for as long as we're needed.



Demelza believes in care that doesn't back down.



We are Demelza. And you could be too.



Be the nurse you dreamt of and join Team Demelza!



Are you a qualified and experienced senior registered nurse (children or learning disabilities)?

Do you want time to deliver personalised care to children and young people?

Do you want to be part of a nurse-led team where your professional development is paramount and you have access to high quality training?

If you do, Demelza is the place for you.



At Demelza, you will care for children with a range of complex conditions, getting to know them and their families. You will structure your care around their individual needs, with no two days being the same.



Through a comprehensive training programme and continuous professional development, you will utilise your existing skills whilst gaining new ones around palliative care, symptom management and end of life care.



Join us and you can be the nurse you dreamt of being by delivering expert, individualised, and compassionate care that makes a real difference to children and families.



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We greatly value the benefits of a diverse team and particularly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds.



What you can expect with Demelza



The opportunity to keep your NHS pension or join our contributory pension scheme

36 days holiday which includes an allowance for bank holidays, which increases with long service

Flexible working and a good work life balance

Career development opportunities and wellbeing support

Good transport links and limited free parking

Free uniforms



For further information, please contact Melissa Mungoven, Lead Nurse on 07919 891213.

Closing date:

26/01/2026

Interview date:

05/02/2026



Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.



To see how we process your data, please see the Employee Recruitment Privacy Notice attached to this advert.

An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.