In house band 6 nurse

Shooting Star Chase *; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Sabbatical leave after 5 years

Flexible working arrangements

Paid professional membership fees

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Shooting Star Chase is looking for an In house band 6 nurse to lead and coordinate nursing care in a professional environment. You will ensure high-quality care is provided to children and families while managing shift operations and supporting junior staff development.

The ideal candidate will hold an NMC registration, have clinical experience, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. The position offers various employee benefits, including an NHS pension and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Child/Learning Disabilities or Adult NMC registration.
• Experience as a Band 5/6 in a clinical setting.
• Experience with children who have complex care needs or palliative diagnosis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the in‑hospice team to provide safe, high‑quality care.
• Manage shift operations, organising conflicting priorities.
• Provide nursing advice to support individualised care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Problem-solving

Communication

Team leadership

Education

NMC registration

Job description

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy. The position will not be accepting applications.

Job Title

In house band 6 nurse

Team

In-house CHR

Hours

Full Time, Shift work

Contract Type

Permanent

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We provide specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north‑west London and south‑west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care. Our staff’s exceptional commitment ensures every family can make every moment count.

About the role

You will be a professional role model, leading and coordinating the in‑hospice team to provide safe, high‑quality care to children, young people and their families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the in‑hospice team to provide safe, high‑quality care.
• Manage shift operations, organising complex and sometimes conflicting priorities.
• Provide nursing advice organisation‑wide to support individualised care in collaboration with the multi‑professional team.
• Maintain standards of cleanliness within the clinical area during your shift.
• Facilitate the development of all junior staff within the team.
• Promote continual improvement of child/young person care through research and evidence‑based practice.
• Take delegated responsibility for the hospice in the absence of the Lead Nurses.
• Be part of the Clinical On‑Call Rota, providing out‑of‑hours support for the In‑House Team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Child/Learning Disabilities or Adult NMC registration.
• Recent experience as a Band 5/6 in a clinical setting.
• Experience working with children who have complex care needs and/or a palliative diagnosis is desirable.
• Strong ability to think on your feet and problem‑solve in a fast‑paced clinical environment.

What we offer

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Blue Light discount card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity. We consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and are an equal opportunity employer.