Band 5 Nurse

Considering

your options in your nursing career? Haven House Childrens Hospice is looking

for a compassionate nurse like you to join our Clinical Care Team.

With at least

one year of post-registration nursing experience, you may be looking for your

next opportunity to make a meaningful difference. At Haven House, we welcome

nurses from all disciplines to our varied team, where we provide holistic,

person-centred care.

We are

committed to providing excellent care while supporting your development as a

palliative care nurse. Youll be supported to develop your advanced clinical

skills and grow your expertise within an experienced and supportive team.

'Our

vision at Haven House is to deliver the best quality care for extraordinary

children where and when they choose.

Haven House is

regulated by the Care Quality Commission, and we were last inspected in March

2020 when we received a 'Good' rating.

Main duties of the job

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.

In return, we

will offer you a supportive environment to develop your knowledge, skills and

development, supported by our Education and Governance team.

This role is

based at our beautiful woodland hospice in Woodford Green, offering free

parking and easy access from the Central line.

We are

people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject

to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

For more

information about the role please read the person specification

About us

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
• Blue Light Card
• Access to Cavell Nurses Trust

Unfortunately we can only accept applications from applicants who have the right to work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

pro rata plus high cost area supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0186-26-0028

Job locations

The White House

Woodford Green

Essex

IG8 9LB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To work as part of

the Integrated Care Team providing direct care to children and young people who

have palliative care needs, in the hospice, home or hospital as directed by the

childs care needs and service delivery. The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts as the

hospice provides care services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Clinical

To provide high quality nursing care for children and

young people who have palliative care needs.

To promote a person-centred care approach within the

multi-disciplinary team.

To contribute to the care plans and assessments

required to ensure the child/young person receives safe and effective care from

hospice services.

To liaise with the lead for mental capacity assessments

and ensure that these are competed as required.

To ensure care is planned and delivered in accordance

with the Care Quality Commission Inspectorate standards of quality and safety.

To be fully conversant with and contribute to all

clinical guidelines, policies and procedures of Haven House.

To communicate complex and sensitive information

effectively to service users, care staff and other members of the team.

To further develop clinical skills and knowledge and

maintain own competency for NMC portfolio.

To work with the Nurse Practice Educator in delivering

training and further support junior colleagues with responsibility towards

health care support workers.

10. To

ensure that safeguarding is embedded in practice and concerns are escalated at

the earliest opportunity.

11. To

contribute to effective medicines management in accordance with Haven House

policies.

12. To

develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide

holistic evidence-based nursing care.

13. To

act as an advocate for the child and family.

14. To

ensure that the child/young persons nutritional needs are met whilst at Haven

House.

15. To

have a knowledge of the commonly used drugs in paediatric palliative care and

to undertake the relevant drug

administration competencies.

16. To

have a knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

17. To

use Haven Houses Electronic Patient Record System to ensure data is entered in

an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with policy and procedure.

18. To

demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance the NMC Code.

Work collaboratively with other team members to

1. To constructively identify

issues with care strategy, policies and procedure in the interests of the

organisation and users of the service.

To contribute in the evaluation of services as required

ensuring that children, young people and familys views are represented.

To be aware of allocated resources and ensure effective

time management in own role.

Clinical Governance

To participate in audit, service user feedback

collection and research as required.

To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in

accordance with policy.

Educational

To identify own learning needs and ensure professional

development is maintained and contributes to the appraisal system.

To attend all mandatory training as required by the

service.

To mentor pre-registration nursing students, providing

feedback to students assessor.

To contribute to overall staff and service development

by updating the evidence base for the team re clinical practice.

Education and training of parents/carers to meet the

health care needs of their child.

Education and training of junior staff and students to

meet the health care needs of service users.

To comply with Haven Houses arrangements for

continuing professional development.

Professional

1. To adhere to Haven House policies and NMC

Code of standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives.

2. To keep clear and accurate records.

3. To maintain confidentiality at all

times in conjunction with Data Protection and Caldicott guidance.

Other duties

1. To promote and live the Haven

House values of Compassionate, Professional, Respectful and Safe.

To

work with colleagues across the hospice as part of the Haven House One Team

approach.

To

conduct yourself in line with the Haven House cultures and behaviours at all

times, acting as an ambassador for the hospice.

To

contribute towards a culture of continuous improvement to help drive our

service to Outstanding.

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

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To work as part of

the Integrated Care Team providing direct care to children and young people who

have palliative care needs, in the hospice, home or hospital as directed by the

childs care needs and service delivery. The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts as the

hospice provides care services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Clinical

To provide high quality nursing care for children and

young people who have palliative care needs.

To promote a person-centred care approach within the

multi-disciplinary team.

To contribute to the care plans and assessments

required to ensure the child/young person receives safe and effective care from

hospice services.

To liaise with the lead for mental capacity assessments

and ensure that these are competed as required.

To ensure care is planned and delivered in accordance

with the Care Quality Commission Inspectorate standards of quality and safety.

To be fully conversant with and contribute to all

clinical guidelines, policies and procedures of Haven House.

To communicate complex and sensitive information

effectively to service users, care staff and other members of the team.

To further develop clinical skills and knowledge and

maintain own competency for NMC portfolio.

To work with the Nurse Practice Educator in delivering

training and further support junior colleagues with responsibility towards

health care support workers.

10. To

ensure that safeguarding is embedded in practice and concerns are escalated at

the earliest opportunity.

11. To

contribute to effective medicines management in accordance with Haven House

policies.

12. To

develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide

holistic evidence-based nursing care.

13. To

act as an advocate for the child and family.

14. To

ensure that the child/young persons nutritional needs are met whilst at Haven

House.

15. To

have a knowledge of the commonly used drugs in paediatric palliative care and

to undertake the relevant drug

administration competencies.

16. To

have a knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

17. To

use Haven Houses Electronic Patient Record System to ensure data is entered in

an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with policy and procedure.

18. To

demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance the NMC Code.

Work collaboratively with other team members to

1. To constructively identify

issues with care strategy, policies and procedure in the interests of the

organisation and users of the service.

To contribute in the evaluation of services as required

ensuring that children, young people and familys views are represented.

To be aware of allocated resources and ensure effective

time management in own role.

Clinical Governance

To participate in audit, service user feedback

collection and research as required.

To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in

accordance with policy.

Educational

To identify own learning needs and ensure professional

development is maintained and contributes to the appraisal system.

To attend all mandatory training as required by the

service.

To mentor pre-registration nursing students, providing

feedback to students assessor.

To contribute to overall staff and service development

by updating the evidence base for the team re clinical practice.

Education and training of parents/carers to meet the

health care needs of their child.

Education and training of junior staff and students to

meet the health care needs of service users.

To comply with Haven Houses arrangements for

continuing professional development.

Professional

1. To adhere to Haven House policies and NMC

Code of standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives.

2. To keep clear and accurate records.

3. To maintain confidentiality at all

times in conjunction with Data Protection and Caldicott guidance.

Other duties

1. To promote and live the Haven

House values of Compassionate, Professional, Respectful and Safe.

To

work with colleagues across the hospice as part of the Haven House One Team

approach.

To

conduct yourself in line with the Haven House cultures and behaviours at all

times, acting as an ambassador for the hospice.

To

contribute towards a culture of continuous improvement to help drive our

service to Outstanding.

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

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• IV competent.
• Ability to work alone in a variety of settings.
• IT/Computer literate: able to word process and use basic spreadsheets.

Desirable

• Technical paediatric nursing skills such as care of enteral feeding tubes, tracheostomies, emergency medication for seizures etc.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to parents/care staff.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience of caring for children/young people who require end of life support.
• Experience of a broad range of paediatric nursing needs and
• e.g. complex needs care, technology dependent child, childhood cancer.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Child, Adult or Learning Disability) with current NMC registration
• 1 year post registration experience

Desirable

• Palliative Care /Symptom Management in Life Limiting Illness or similar module.
• ENB 998/Teaching/Mentoring qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of a range of paediatric conditions including life limiting, life threatening, and end of life care needs.

Desirable

• Understanding of infection control procedures.
• Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities.
• Good understanding of the meaning of clinical supervision/mentoring.
• An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post.

Other

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to work unsocial hours as required.

Desirable

• Access to vehicle and clean driving licence.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• IV competent.
• Ability to work alone in a variety of settings.
• IT/Computer literate: able to word process and use basic spreadsheets.

Desirable

• Technical paediatric nursing skills such as care of enteral feeding tubes, tracheostomies, emergency medication for seizures etc.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to parents/care staff.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience of caring for children/young people who require end of life support.
• Experience of a broad range of paediatric nursing needs and
• e.g. complex needs care, technology dependent child, childhood cancer.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Child, Adult or Learning Disability) with current NMC registration
• 1 year post registration experience

Desirable

• Palliative Care /Symptom Management in Life Limiting Illness or similar module.
• ENB 998/Teaching/Mentoring qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of a range of paediatric conditions including life limiting, life threatening, and end of life care needs.

Desirable

• Understanding of infection control procedures.
• Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities.
• Good understanding of the meaning of clinical supervision/mentoring.
• An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post.

Other

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to work unsocial hours as required.

Desirable

• Access to vehicle and clean driving licence.

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 .

Additional information

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 .

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)

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)

Job responsibilities

Job Summary

To work as part of

the Integrated Care Team providing direct care to children and young people who

have palliative care needs, in the hospice, home or hospital as directed by the

childs care needs and service delivery. The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts as the

hospice provides care services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Clinical

To provide high quality nursing care for children and

young people who have palliative care needs.

To promote a person-centred care approach within the

multi-disciplinary team.

To contribute to the care plans and assessments

required to ensure the child/young person receives safe and effective care from

hospice services.

To liaise with the lead for mental capacity assessments

and ensure that these are competed as required.

To ensure care is planned and delivered in accordance

with the Care Quality Commission Inspectorate standards of quality and safety.

To be fully conversant with and contribute to all

clinical guidelines, policies and procedures of Haven House.

To communicate complex and sensitive information

effectively to service users, care staff and other members of the team.

To further develop clinical skills and knowledge and

maintain own competency for NMC portfolio.

To work with the Nurse Practice Educator in delivering

training and further support junior colleagues with responsibility towards

health care support workers.

10. To

ensure that safeguarding is embedded in practice and concerns are escalated at

the earliest opportunity.

11. To

contribute to effective medicines management in accordance with Haven House

policies.

12. To

develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide

holistic evidence-based nursing care.

13. To

act as an advocate for the child and family.

14. To

ensure that the child/young persons nutritional needs are met whilst at Haven

House.

15. To

have a knowledge of the commonly used drugs in paediatric palliative care and

to undertake the relevant drug

administration competencies.

16. To

have a knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

17. To

use Haven Houses Electronic Patient Record System to ensure data is entered in

an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with policy and procedure.

18. To

demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance the NMC Code.

Work collaboratively with other team members to

1. To constructively identify

issues with care strategy, policies and procedure in the interests of the

organisation and users of the service.

To contribute in the evaluation of services as required

ensuring that children, young people and familys views are represented.

To be aware of allocated resources and ensure effective

time management in own role.

Clinical Governance

To participate in audit, service user feedback

collection and research as required.

To report clinical and non-clinical incidents in

accordance with policy.

Educational

To identify own learning needs and ensure professional

development is maintained and contributes to the appraisal system.

To attend all mandatory training as required by the

service.

To mentor pre-registration nursing students, providing

feedback to students assessor.

To contribute to overall staff and service development

by updating the evidence base for the team re clinical practice.

Education and training of parents/carers to meet the

health care needs of their child.

Education and training of junior staff and students to

meet the health care needs of service users.

To comply with Haven Houses arrangements for

continuing professional development.

Professional

1. To adhere to Haven House policies and NMC

Code of standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives.

2. To keep clear and accurate records.

3. To maintain confidentiality at all

times in conjunction with Data Protection and Caldicott guidance.

Other duties

1. To promote and live the Haven

House values of Compassionate, Professional, Respectful and Safe.

To

work with colleagues across the hospice as part of the Haven House One Team

approach.

To

conduct yourself in line with the Haven House cultures and behaviours at all

times, acting as an ambassador for the hospice.

To

contribute towards a culture of continuous improvement to help drive our

service to Outstanding.

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

Skills

Essential

• IV competent.
• Ability to work alone in a variety of settings.
• IT/Computer literate: able to word process and use basic spreadsheets.

Desirable

• Technical paediatric nursing skills such as care of enteral feeding tubes, tracheostomies, emergency medication for seizures etc.
• Ability to teach clinical skills to parents/care staff.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working independently as well as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience of caring for children/young people who require end of life support.
• Experience of a broad range of paediatric nursing needs and
• e.g. complex needs care, technology dependent child, childhood cancer.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Child, Adult or Learning Disability) with current NMC registration
• 1 year post registration experience

Desirable

• Palliative Care /Symptom Management in Life Limiting Illness or similar module.
• ENB 998/Teaching/Mentoring qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of a range of paediatric conditions including life limiting, life threatening, and end of life care needs.

Desirable

• Understanding of infection control procedures.
• Understanding of personal health and safety responsibilities.
• Good understanding of the meaning of clinical supervision/mentoring.
• An understanding of equality within the workforce and how it can impact on this post.

Other

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable at work in order to meet competing priorities.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to work unsocial hours as required.

Desirable

• Access to vehicle and clean driving licence.