Band 6 Nurse

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading children’s hospice within NHS as a Band 6 role focusing on holistic care for children with life-limiting conditions. The position requires collaborative work with families and other services, and involves educational duties with a varied shift pattern. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous sick pay scheme

35 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and their families.
• Knowledge of current legislation in pediatric health.
• Leadership skills and mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care and support for children with life-limiting conditions.
• Participate in assessment, care planning, and management.
• Act as an advocate for children and families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical nursing skills

Teamwork

Education

RSCN or RN child or RGN or RNLD

Job description

Job Summary

The post-holder will be part of a multi-professional team providing holistic care and support

for children with life-limiting condition and their families. The post-holder will work in

collaboration with the family and other services providing care and support for the family.

The role includes active involvement in the education, training and professional development

of other team members including volunteers.

The Shooting Star Childrens Hospices care service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a

year. The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts across the 24 hours.

Band 6 roles will also participate in the on call rota.

Main duties of the job

• Act in accordance with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policies, guidelines and standards. To keep up to date with national policies and guidance.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Participate in the assessment, care planning and care management of each child andfamily receiving care from Shooting Star Childrens Hospices.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic,
• Evidence-based nursing care. This includes completion of the Shooting Star Childrens Hospices care competencies
• Liaise with clinical, non-clinical and facilities staff in order to maintain a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for the children/ young people, families, visitors and staff
• Ensure cleanliness and infection control standards are maintained within the clinical area taking appropriate action where these standards are not maintained and escalate to Lead Nurses/ Head of Hospice Services where necessary
• Act as an advocate for the child / young person and family ensuring the provision of appropriateinformation and support services
• Ensure effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, parents, relatives, visitors and external agencies
• Participate as a team member in the other activities that complete the care cycle, i.e. laundry, the environment and outings with the young person and their family.
• Share professional expertise with Care Team colleagues, providing support and training where appropriate.
  
  

About Us

Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is a leading childrens hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families, across west London and Surrey. In fact, the Care Quality Commission have rated our hospice in Guildford Outstanding.

Details

Date posted

09 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience £35,709- £40,783 plus geographical allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0299-25-0004

Job locations

Christophers Shooting Star Hospices

Old Portsmouth Road

Artington

Guildford

GU3 1LP

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Part 1: Job Profile

Main purpose of job

• The post-holder will be part of a multi-professional team providing holistic care and support for children with life-limiting condition and their families. The post-holder will work in collaboration with the family and other services providing care and support for the family.
• The role includes active involvement in the education, training and professional development ofother team members including volunteers.
• The Shooting Star Children's Hospices care service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts across the 24 hours.
• Band 6 roles will also participate in the on call rota.
  
  

Part 2: Main duties and key responsibilities

Main Duties And Key Responsibilities

• Act in accordance with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policies, guidelines and standards. To keep up to date with national policies and guidance.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Participate in the assessment, care planning and care management of each child and family receiving care from Shooting Star Childrens Hospices.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, Evidence-based nursing care. This includes completion of the Shooting Star Childrens Hospices care competencies
• Liaise with clinical, non-clinical and facilities staff in order to maintain a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for the children/ young people, families, visitors and staff
• Ensure cleanliness and infection control standards are maintained within the clinical area taking appropriate action where these standards are not maintained and escalate to Lead Nurses/ Head of Hospice Services where necessary
• Act as an advocate for the child / young person and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services
• Ensure effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, parents, relatives, visitors and external agencies
• Participate as a team member in the other activities that complete the care cycle, i.e. laundry, the environment and outings with the young person and their family.
• Share professional expertise with Care Team colleagues, providing support and training where appropriate.
• Be responsible for maintaining and updating own professional practice by actively participating in reflective practice, action learning, mandatory training, appraisal management and practice supervision. To be a full and willing participant in opportunities for learning. To act as a mentor to new staff and students and participate in the education and development of colleagues.
• Be competent in the use of all relevant IT systems ensuring that data is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policy and procedure
• Share information with colleagues at team meetings, when handing over care and at other informal contacts.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with other agencies involved with the care of families receiving a service from Shooting Star Childrens Hospices. To attend discharge planning, network and review meetings as appropriate. This includes providing written reports and letters as required.
• Ensure that young people and family feedback and views are brought to the attention of senior personnel within the care directorate for consideration and to inform service developments.
• Ensure that any complaints are dealt with in accordance with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policy.
• Report any equipment, maintenance or safety issues to the Lead Nurse or Head of Hospice Services, ensuring that all Shooting Star Childrens Hospices property and equipment is well looked after and maintained.
• Inform the relevant team member of any ordering required to facilitate good stock control forall clinical and pharmacy stores.
• Carry out any reasonable duty as requested by the Director of Care / Head of Hospice Services.
  
  

Mandatory Criteria

• Other duties
  
  

The post holder will be working in a developing environment and they will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of Shooting Star Childrens Hospices.

• Professional Codes of Conduct
  
  

The post holder will be required to respect professional codes of conduct and practice relevant to their role, as appropriate

• Health and Safety
  
  

Be responsible for health and safety in the area under their control and ensure that they are familiar with Shooting Star Childrens Hospices policy on health and safety at work.

• Mandatory Training
  
  

The post holder will attend all mandatory training relevant to their role

• Our values and behaviours
  
  

Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is a leading childrens hospicecharity for babies, children and young people with life limiting conditions, and their families. We require that all of our staff share our common values and display behaviors that will enable us to achieve our goals.

Professionalism we will safeguard our families, each other and our organisation by working to ethical and professional standards at all times.

Respect We will treat each other with the utmost respect.

Integrity We will be open, honest and transparent in all that we do.

Diversity We will respect individuality and ensure inclusion and fairness to all.

Excellence We will strive for excellence in all that we do.

What We Offer

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (eligible employees)
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Employee contribution 3.5%
• Shooting Star Childrens Hospices contribution 4.5%
• Additional contributions we will pay 1% above the contribution up to a limit of 7%
  
  

Annual leave

• 35 days including Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years service
  
  

Contractual Benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
  
  

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christophers (free employees)
  
  

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Childrens Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisations values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Childrens Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Part 1: Job Profile

Main purpose of job

• The post-holder will be part of a multi-professional team providing holistic care and support for children with life-limiting condition and their families. The post-holder will work in collaboration with the family and other services providing care and support for the family.
• The role includes active involvement in the education, training and professional development ofother team members including volunteers.
• The Shooting Star Children's Hospices care service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The post holder will be required to work a variety of shifts across the 24 hours.
• Band 6 roles will also participate in the on call rota.
  
  

Part 2: Main duties and key responsibilities

Contractual Benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
  
  

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christophers (free employees)
  
  

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Childrens Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisations values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Childrens Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working with children and their families.
• - Knowledge of recent initiatives, current legislation and guidance in pediatric health and social care.
• - Excellent clinical nursing skills and recent experience.
• - Multi-disciplinary team working.
• - Experience of resource management.
• - Adaptable, being able to use skills,knowledge and experience to care for children, families based on individual needs.
• - Ability to prioritise workload and to be flexible to changing demands.
• -Excellent communication, both written and oral.
• -Planning and organizational skills.
  
  

Desirable

• - An understanding of the principles and philosophy of palliative care and life limiting conditions.
• - Experience of working with children with complex healthcare needs or long term ventilation.
• - Experience of working with young people with physical or learning disabilities.
• - Knowledge of bereavement issues.
• - Leadership skills to motivate and inspire others.
• - Mentorship and supervision skills.
• - Teaching and presentation skills.
  
  

Other

Essential

• - Basic IT skills
• - Ability to show compassion, empathy and consideration to others.
• - Resilience
  
  

Desirable

• - Risk assessment skills.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• -RSCN or RN child or RGN or RNLD
  
  

Desirable

• -Diploma/Degree in Nursing/Palliative Care/ Oncology/Specialist Practice (CCN)
• - Mentorship qualification
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• -RSCN or RN child or RGN or RNLD
  
  

Desirable

• -Diploma/Degree in Nursing/Palliative Care/ Oncology/Specialist Practice (CCN)
• - Mentorship qualification
  
  

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 (opens in a new window).

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Shooting Star Childrens Hospices

Address

Christophers Shooting Star Hospices

Old Portsmouth Road

Artington

Guildford

GU3 1LP

Employer's website

https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Shooting Star Childrens Hospices

Address

Christophers Shooting Star Hospices

Old Portsmouth Road

Artington

Guildford

GU3 1LP

Employer's website

https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)