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This role offers a competitivesalary up to £49,976, depending on experience. You'll also enjoy a generousjoining bonus of £5,000over three years, with an initial £500 on appointment. Additionally, the role includes a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth.
Our client is a well-respected children's hospice that provides specialist care and nursing for babies, children, and young people with complex medical needs. With a state-of-the-art facility set in a beautiful nature reserve, the hospice offers a unique environment where children can explore, play, and build confidence while receiving the highest standard of care.
As a Senior Children's Nurse, you will:
- Provide direct line management support to Band 5 Nurses and Band 3 + 4 Specialist Carers.
- Deliver high-quality patient care in the hospice, children's homes, or community settings.
- Plan and review care in collaboration with families to ensure safety and advocacy.
- Ensure fun, sensitivity, and compassion are integral to the care provided.
- Administer medications and maintain the nutritional status of all children.
- Participate in governance activities, including incident reporting and resource management.
- Offer training and development opportunities to staff and family members.
Package and Benefits:
The Senior Children's Nurse role comes with an attractive package, including:
- Annual salary of up to £49,976, based on experience.
- A joining bonus of £5,000 over three years.
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing with service, plus the option to buy or sell leave.
- Pension contributions up to 6% from the employer, with NHS pension options for nursing staff.
- Life assurance, flexible working opportunities, and subsidised meals at the hospice.
The ideal Senior Children's Nurse candidate will have:
- Registration as a Sick Childrens Nurse or Registered Nurse (Child Branch).
- Relevant post-qualification experience at Band 5 level.
- Experience in nursing children with life-limiting conditions.
- Excellent clinical, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A positive attitude, flexibility, and a commitment to the hospice's values of kindness, excellence, and courage.
This is a unique opportunity to join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and their families. Please click APPLY or call LEWIS on 07700 170349 for further information.
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