Senior Paediatric Nurse

Compass Associates; Watford; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Senior Pediatric Children's Nurse to join their outstanding team in North London. This role involves delivering high-quality palliative care to children and their families, providing vital support in hospice and home settings. The position offers a competitive salary, a joining bonus, and a range of benefits, including flexible working options and protected study days.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity leave and paid carers leave

Protected study days

Flexible working opportunities

Paid membership to Blue Light Card

Season ticket loan, Cycle2Work, and Electric Car schemes

Beautiful workplace surrounded by nature

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in nursing children with complex needs.
• Palliative care experience is required.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist palliative, respite, and symptom management care.
• Support children at the hospice and in their homes.
• Provide clinical leadership to Band 5 Nurses and Specialist Carers.

Skills

Compassion

Palliative care

Teamwork

Education

Registered Children's Nurse (RCN)

Job description

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Senior Pediatric Children's Nurse (RCN) – Hospice & Community Care - JOINING BONUS

Location: North London

Salary: Up to £51,400 DOE + £5,000 JOINING BONUS +Fantastic Benefits

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours (Mainly Day Shifts)

Make a real difference in children's lives.

Join an Outstanding-rated team that supports babies, children, and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions — helping families create special memories and enjoy precious moments together.

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled Pediatric Nurse to provide high-quality palliative and respite care both at our hospice and in children's homes across North London.

If you're passionate about delivering family-centered care, want a better work-life balance, and are ready for a rewarding career move, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

• Deliver specialist palliative, respite, and symptom management care.
• Work mainly day shifts, with some weekends (up to 2 weekends/month).
• Support children at the hospice and in their homes, giving families vital breaks.
• Flexible working options including some work-from-home days for paperwork.
• Protected study days every other week to support your career development.
• Provide clinical leadership to Band 5 Nurses and Specialist Carers.
• Collaborate with NHS and community healthcare services.

Shifts

• Mainly 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday.
• Up to 2 weekends per month (long day or night shifts).
• Informal discussions about shift patterns are available.

What You’ll Need

• Registered Children's Nurse (RCN) – Band 5 or Band 6.
• At least 1 year’s experience in nursing children with complex needs.
• Palliative care experience is required.
• Confident working independently and within a close-knit team.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• A positive, caring attitude with a passion for making a difference.

Benefits Package

• £51,400 per year (depending on experience)
• 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity leave and paid carers leave
• Protected study days
• Flexible working opportunities
• Paid membership to Blue Light Card
• Season ticket loan, Cycle2Work, and Electric Car schemes
• Beautiful workplace surrounded by nature

Location

Based in Barnet, North London.

Easily commutable from Watford, Edgware, Enfield, Potters Bar, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, Wembley, and North London areas.

How to Apply

Please send your up-to-date CV to: [e-mail]

(Emails without an attached CV may not be responded to.)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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