Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
Band 5 Nurses
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Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People is looking for compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RSCN, RNCB or RNLD) to join our care team in Loughborough.
As part of our specialist hospice team, you'll provide high-quality palliative, end of life and short break care to babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions in a supportive, family-centred environment.
With 1:1 nursing care, specialist training and opportunities to work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, this is a unique role where you can make a meaningful difference every day.
Location: Rainbows Hospice, Loughborough
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, worked on a shift basis
Contract: Permanent
About The Role
You will join our nursing team delivering symptom management, palliative and end of life care, and planned short breaks. Working alongside therapists, ACPs and other specialists, you will:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for babies, children and young people.
- Deliver high-quality short break, palliative and end of life care.
- Support the Band 6 Team Leader and work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure safe medicines management.
- Promote high standards through quality assurance, audit and continuous improvement.
- Involve children, young people and families in care planning and delivery.
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Requirements
Further responsibilities can be found in the Job Description.
- Qualified RSCN (Child Branch), RNCB or RNLD.
- Relevant post-registration experience or equivalent placement experience.
- Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs.
- High standards of clinical care and communication.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to support colleagues.
- Understanding of evidence-based practice.
Further requirements can be found in the Person Specification.
For further information, please contact Zena Barratt, Lead Nurse - Clinical Operations, at Zena.Barratt@rainbows.co.uk.
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Benefits
In addition to Agenda for Change pay scales, we offer:
- NHS pension transfer opportunity.
- Shift enhancements for unsociable hours.
- Specialist training and development opportunities.
- 1:1 care for every baby, child and young person.
- Blue Light Card and Company Shop eligibility.
- Healthcare Cashback Plan and Life Assurance.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free parking, refreshments and wellbeing support.
To apply, please click Apply Now and complete the online application form. If you require an alternative application method or reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@rainbows.co.uk.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including five years' employment references.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged.
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