Children's Nurse

Come and join our vibrant Children’s Nurse team at Keech Hospice care. Help to provide high quality End of life care, symptom management and short break stays to children and their families across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Milton Keynes.

We are currently looking for dynamic and fun Children Nurses (Full/Part Time), who value the importance of making the most of a child and families cherished time. Are you keen to learn new skills?

“MAKING THE DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS THE MOST” at Keech Hospice Care this is not just a slogan, its embodied by our team who share a wealth of experience and specialism in providing patient focused care, which is why no two days are the same as a Children's Nurse here at Keech Hospice!

• Join an incredible team and work hand in hand with colleagues, ensuring our patients and their families receive the holistic and medical care they deserve!
• Become a valued member of the in-patient team and wider children's service, creating memorable connections with children, young people, families, and colleagues forming the foundation of our work
• Embrace the opportunity to be there for our community through on-call duties, providing personalised care plans
• Forge deep connections as you collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues, sharing the devotion provided by Keech Hospice Care with every patient and family
• Focus on your wellbeing by nurturing yourself, ensuring we promote an environment that reflects our values of commitment and care
• Be a compassionate advocate for children and families, promoting empowerment and guiding them towards choices and opportunities to improve their quality of life

Essential

• NMC Registered Children’s Nurse
• Demonstrate a range of clinical skills
• A shared passion to work with a multidisciplinary team in providing the best care possible
• Ability to build meaningful relationships making patients and colleagues feel heard, valued, and supported

Desirable

• Experience in a similar post or willingness to learn new skills within Palliative care
• Keen interest in exploring what Palliative & End of Life Care involves

Benefits

• Continuity of your NHS pension scheme*
• Annually develop and progress through the pay grade banding on a competency-based framework
• Access to specialist internal training and additional external courses
• Supported Training through Mentoring and Clinical Coaches
• 29 days annual leave PLUS Bank Holidays
• Free onsite secure parking
• Buy & Sell holidays*
• £500 referral scheme incentive
• Onsite subsidised restaurant
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash plan
• Wellbeing & Employee Assistant Program
• Blue Light Discount Card*

Continue what you love doing by making a positive impact on the lives of your patient and their families, join our team at Keech Hospice Care. Apply now to be part of a compassionate community dedicated to delivering exceptional palliative care services.

Should you any have questions, please reach out to our recruitment team to arrange either an informal chat or visit to our Hospice recruitment@keech.org.uk

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.

In accordance with the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, it is a criminal offence for individuals who are barred from working in Regulated Activity to apply for positions that involve unsupervised work with specific groups such as adults at risk, children, or both.

All prospective employees will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check. The level of check is dependent on the role and designed to ensure safer and more well-informed recruitment decisions.

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