Job summary Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for qualified bank nurses for our Birmingham Hospice to assess, plan and deliver holistic care to life-limited and life-threatened children and young people at the hospice. Main duties of the job Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for qualified bank nurses for our Birmingham Hospice to assess, plan and deliver holistic care to life-limited and life-threatened children and young people at the hospice. About us Acorns is recognised as a great place to work because of our people. Our priority is that our people feel valued, whatever their background and experience, and wherever they work. Help us to save the Children's Hospice Grant: Click here to find out more Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £15.27 to £18.43 an hour plus additional enhancements Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 266372 Job locations Acorns in Birmingham Hospice 103 Oak Tree Lane Birmingham West Midlands B29 6HZ Job description Job responsibilities Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for qualified bank nurses for our Birmingham Hospice to assess, plan and deliver holistic care to life-limited and life-threatened children and young people at the hospice. About the Role Acorns provides care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, both in our hospices and in their homes. Our nurses are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each childs individual holistic needs and were structured so that youll simply have the time to care. Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible a homely environment for the children, young people and their families. As a Bank Hospice Nurse, you will: Work ad hoc shifts to cover absence Assess, plan and deliver care to babies, children and young people, using a systematic approach and creating an individualised care plan. Planning food choices, organise trips and support families Discover what it's like to work in an Acorns Children's Hospice: More Than End of Life Care About You Registered Childrens Nurse Experience of working with children Experience of paediatric palliative care would be advantageous What We Offer £15.27 to £18.43 per hour, plus additional enhancements Bank shifts Based in our Birmingham Hospice (B29 6HZ) You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders. Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why work for Acorns? Job description Job responsibilities Acorns Children's Hospice Trust are looking for qualified bank nurses for our Birmingham Hospice to assess, plan and deliver holistic care to life-limited and life-threatened children and young people at the hospice. About the Role Acorns provides care for babies, children and young people, who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, both in our hospices and in their homes. Our nurses are part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team delivering care packages that are tailored to each childs individual holistic needs and were structured so that youll simply have the time to care. Each hospice is purpose-built with individually decorated rooms overlooking our gardens. We try to make it as welcoming and friendly as possible a homely environment for the children, young people and their families. As a Bank Hospice Nurse, you will: Work ad hoc shifts to cover absence Assess, plan and deliver care to babies, children and young people, using a systematic approach and creating an individualised care plan. Planning food choices, organise trips and support families Discover what it's like to work in an Acorns Children's Hospice: More Than End of Life Care About You Registered Childrens Nurse Experience of working with children Experience of paediatric palliative care would be advantageous What We Offer £15.27 to £18.43 per hour, plus additional enhancements Bank shifts Based in our Birmingham Hospice (B29 6HZ) You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders. Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why work for Acorns? Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered childen's nurse Desirable NA Experience Essential Experience of working with chidren Desirable Experience of paediatric palliative care, Experience of work with children with disabilities Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered childen's nurse Desirable NA Experience Essential Experience of working with chidren Desirable Experience of paediatric palliative care, Experience of work with children with disabilities 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 Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust Address Acorns in Birmingham Hospice 103 Oak Tree Lane Birmingham West Midlands B29 6HZ Employer's website https://www.acorns.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)