Title: Registered Nurse
Location: Barnstaple - Little Bridge House
Address from advert: Little Bridge House, Redlands Road, Barnstaple - Little Bridge House, Fremington, Devon
Country: UK
Salary: £35,346 - £41,707 per annum, pro-rata - plus enhancements for night, weekend and bank holiday working
Salary details: Contract: Permanent
Work setting: Full time
Hours: Negotiable from 25 to 40 per week
Closing date: 2026-10-02T23:59:00.000Z
Role overview25 - 40 hours per week, 12.5-hour shift pattern available (please specify your preferred number of hours in the supporting statement when applying)It's time to be the best Nurse you can be…Time to careTime to learn new skillsTime to feel valuedTime to be part of a nursing team like no otherIf you're looking for a new nursing experience with time to care and time to develop your clinical skills, whilst feeling valued as part of a supportive team, there has never been a better time to join us as we embark on our ambitious plans for the growth and development of children's hospice care in the South West.
Our hospices in Devon, Bristol and Cornwall have been providing expert, individualised care to support babies, children, young people and their families for more than 30 years. We're hoping to reach even more families and are currently recruiting Nurses from a variety of different nursing settings and backgrounds for our hospices. As well as Children's Nurses, we have opportunities for RGNs, RNLDs.
We have also introduced an enhanced package of benefits for all our staff
Benefits of joining our team include…- Starting salary £35,346 to £41,707 depending on post qualification experience, annual increments, rising to £43,308
- Enhancements for working weekends, nights and bank holidays
- 33 days annual leave rising to 35 with long service, plus bank holidays
- Annual NMC registration fees paid
- Enhanced sickness benefits rising to 6 months full pay, 6 months half pay
- Nurturing and supportive working environment
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Retention of NHS pension
- Free on-site parking
- Relocation package may be available for those moving to the area
More about being a CHSW Nurse…You will use your specialist clinical skills to help provide individualised paediatric and palliative care that puts the family at the centre of everything you do. Our beautiful, welcoming hospices provide an incredibly calming and supportive haven for families facing the death of their child.
You will have time to develop your skills as part of a clinical, educational, psychological and holistic network across South West England, enabling you to care for our most clinically complex children with confidence.
On a typical day you could be dealing with a tracheostomy, supporting a ventilated child or making up a syringe driver in the morning and enriching the lives of the children through fun and play in the afternoon. A rare opportunity to provide truly holistic care, ensuring dreams are fulfilled and precious memories are made.
The care and support we provide can span many years, or be a brief moment in time, being there when families need us most. You will leave each day knowing you have made a real difference.
What our Nurses say about working at CHSW...“We have time to care and time with the opportunity to grow, to nurture, to support and learn.”
“We get support with training, not just clinical training, but support psychologically. Emotionally, we are able to develop and to grow because of the all round holistic support that is provided.”
“Everyone's really encouraged to bring their own individual qualities with them to the hospice. We are supported to develop their skills further. I know I am really valued for my own speciality. We are very much nurtured to grow.”
“I thought the hospice was going be all end of life care, but as well as the end of life and bereavement care, it is also about getting to know the family and supporting them on their journey, long or short, and having the time to do that. As a nurse there's not many jobs where you are able to spend quality time with a family. It is a real privilege.”
“We are a very close-knit team and the type of work we do brings us together as a team.”
Join our team...At Children's Hospice South West, you have time to be the best nurse you can be. To find out more please see the job description and person specification on this page. To arrange an informal chat or visit one of our hospices, please call 01271 325270.
NOTE: when applying please include a full CV with employment history with education / training information and also upload your supporting statement in addition to your CV (if you have any difficulties with this, please contact HR)
Closing Date: 2nd October 2026Interview Date: 8th October 2026CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314Selection criteriaE.1. RSCN – RN Child (or other registered nurse (e.g. RGN, RN, RNLD) with substantial pediatric palliative care experience and willing to undertake further learning in this field)
E.2. Education to degree level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through a combination of alternative study, or employment experience.
E.3. Current Professional UK registration e.g. NMC
E.4. Clinical experience and competence, including extensive post qualification experience working with children/adults with a life limiting / life threatening condition, including at end of life, chronic illness or disability in a variety of settings; acute, community.
E.5. Experience of working with children who are technology dependant and or have complex symptom control for example seizure management.
E.6. Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) clearly recorded for professional profile.
E.7. Adherence to statutory requirements standards and regulations.
E.8. Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for clinical services including experience of quality issues.
E.9. Experience and knowledge of professional issues in paediatric palliative care for example professional boundaries and resilience.
D.1. Degree/Diploma in palliative care for children or equivalent.
D.2. Significant “hands on” experience providing palliative care for children and their families.
D.2. Knowledge of key legislation and key drivers within paediatric palliative care; local and national agenda.
