Band 5 Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Woodford Green, IG8 9LB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Aug 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Staff Nurse Band 5 Accountable to: Nursing Service Lead Responsible to: Director of Clinical Services Pay scale: Agenda for Change Unsocial hours payment if applicable dependent on shift pattern Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week. Shift 9.00am to 5.00pm Term time: predominantly weekends only. School holidays: available any day of the week. Job Summary The Registered Nurse will work as part of the Integrated Care Team, delivering high-quality, holistic and family-centred nursing care to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions at the hospice or in their own home. The post is contracted 22.5 hours per week, worked flexibly in accordance with a rota agreed with the Nursing Service Lead. Shifts run 9:00am to 5:00pm across all care settings. In term time, the post holder will primarily be rostered at weekends; during school holidays, shifts may fall on any day of the week, in order to meet service requirements. Working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based nursing care tailored to individual needs. Clinical Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care. Deliver nursing care within the Hospice at Home and Day Care services. Promote child and family-centred care. Undertake nursing assessments and contribute to care planning. Administer and manage medicines safely in accordance with policy. Provide complex nursing care, including tracheostomy care, emergency tracheostomy management, deep suctioning, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), gastrostomy care, nasogastric tube care and stoma care where competent. Training towards skills provided. Recognise deterioration and escalate concerns promptly. Maintain accurate electronic patient records. Provide education and support to parents and carers. Participate in safeguarding processes. Maintain a safe clinical environment and practise in accordance with the NMC Code. Team Working Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Participate in handovers and MDT meetings. Support Healthcare Support Workers, students and new staff. Contribute to a positive team culture. Clinical Governance Participate in audit, quality improvement and incident reporting. Ensure compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies. Education and Professional Development Maintain NMC registration and continuing professional development. Attend mandatory training, appraisal and supervision. Support the education of staff, students and parents/carers. Professional Responsibilities Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. Keep accurate records. Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and compassion. Other duties 1. To promote and live the Haven House values of Compassionate, Professional, Respectful and Safe. 2. To work with colleagues across the hospice as part of the Haven House One Team approach fostering collaboration across all care disciplines, ensuring integrated, child-centered care. 3. To conduct yourself in line with the Haven House cultures and behaviours at all times, acting as an ambassador for the hospice. 4. To actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to support achieving an Outstanding rating 5. To offer flexible support for the work of the organisation, with a flexible approach to new duties and responsibilities as needed to support our vision, mission and values. This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance process. Haven House is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment and therefore it is our aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, disability, religion, race, colour, sexual orientation, and nationality, ethnic or national origins or is placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Haven House is responsible under the existing equality and diversity legislation to ensure equality issues are promoted and you are expected to work with Haven House to fulfil these obligations, policies and codes of good practice. Employees must take reasonable care and be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and ensure that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. Haven House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

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