Learning Disability Nurse / RNLD – Children’s Hospice

Learning Disability Nurse / RNLD - Children's Hospice   

£44,962 DOE + Outer London Weighting + Fantastic Benefits Package          

Full Time          

Woodford, Ilford, North East London

Do you want varied and fulfilling work caring for children in need of palliative care OR with complex and life-limiting conditions?

This small hospice and respite centre are currently in search for a passionate and empathetic LD nurse to help in caring for children and young people to make the most of everyday. With amazing facilities, such as music, sensory and art rooms and surrounded by beautiful nature, it's a workplace of creating everlasting memories with patients and their loved ones. 

As part of their friendly and welcoming specialist team, you will care for children who are staying at the hospice and those visiting for respite care, in addition to providing care within children's homes (taxis provided to non-drivers) to give parents a break. 

Nurses here are highly regarded and taken care of here - personal care is carried out by 2 to 3 nurses to ensure ease and there is always a supernumerary nurse on-hand to assist when you need help or take over so you can have your break!

What can you bring?    

You will be a junior or experienced nurse with a keen interest in the palliative / complex care sector looking to continue to grow and develop your skills. You will have a can-do positive attitude and will show in your day-to-day tasks that you want to make the difference in turning a patients day around.  

You need to be able to work 13 shifts per month (including nights and 1.5 weekends). Salary will be reflective of experience.

Benefits  

• Retention of your NHS pension (if applicable and subject to meeting NHS criteria)
• Agenda for Change long service holiday (if applicable)
• Pension Scheme (employer matching up to 7%)
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Contact Details                                

If you would like more information, please send us your up to date CV. Emails without CV's attached may not be responded to. [email protected]              

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