Band 5 Registered Nurse

Helen & Douglas House; Oxford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

A registered hospice charity in Oxford seeks a Band 5 Registered Nurse for part-time or full-time roles. This position involves providing compassionate care and support to life-limited children and their families. Candidates should hold a valid nursing qualification, preferably with paediatric experience, and possess strong communication skills for effective patient advocacy. The salary range is £33,636 – £40,483 per annum, pro-rata, depending on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Registered RN (RNC/RSCN/RNLD) with paediatric experience or RGN with significant experience with children.
• Expertise in palliative and complex care for children and young people.
• Ability to remain calm in complex, emotive situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to children, young people, and families.
• Advocate for patients through compassionate care.
• Deliver individualised care based on each child's needs.

Skills

Palliative care expertise

Strong communication skills

Advocacy for patient care

Education

Registered RN with paediatric experience or RGN

Job description

Role Summary

Band 5 Registered Nurse – part‑time or full‑time (22.5 – 37.5 hours per week).
Location: Helen House, Oxford.
Salary: HDH Band 5 £33,636 – £40,483 per annum (pro‑rata).
Closing date: 18th December 2025 at 12 noon.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to children, young people and families during their most vulnerable moments.
• Advocate for patients, building trust through compassionate, patient‑centred care.
• Focus on comfort and quality of life, prioritising the needs of children, young people and families.
• Deliver individualised, restful care based on each child's unique needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, contributing to continuous improvement of care delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered RN (RNC/RSCN/RNLD) with paediatric experience, or RN (RGN) adult nurse with significant experience working with babies, children and young people.
• Demonstrated expertise in palliative and complex care for children and young people.
• Ability to conduct yourself with dignity and calm in complex, emotive situations.
• Strong communication skills, compassionate advocacy, and commitment to exemplary palliative care.

About Helen & Douglas House

Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, offering palliative, respite, end‑of‑life and bereavement care to life‑limited children and their families. The charity fosters a culture of open inquiry, debate and challenging practice, continually improving care for seriously unwell children and families through prevention and relief of suffering in physical, psychological and spiritual domains.