Nurse

The Role: 

We are seeking qualified staff nurses who want to be part of our Care team. You will be working as part of a supportive team consisting of nurses, nursing associates, care support workers and other health professionals. You will provide a high standard of evidence-based care and be able to balance opportunities for children to experience play, social interaction and learning alongside meeting the diverse and complex nursing needs of the children supported by Bluebell Wood.  

If you are looking for a working environment where every day is different and are motivated to work flexibly to meets the needs of babies, children and young people both at home and at the hospice then this may be the role for you.

We are looking for resilient, motivated, and innovative individuals who want to deliver high-quality, evidence-based paediatric palliative care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making and ensuring care is evidence-based and outcomes-focused
• Develop, review and contribute to advance care plans in partnership with families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead aspects of care delivery within a shift, contributing to the safe running of the clinical area
• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and role modelling of high-quality care
• Supervise, support and develop Nursing Associates, students and Early career employees, ensuring safe delegation and competence

Key Attributes:

• Excellent communication, Resilience, and flexibility are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications:

• NMC Registered

About you: 

Our values underpin what we do and how we do it. 

 To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who will embody our values, work confidently with key attention to detail, engage with everyone in our hospice, and has an absolute willingness to learn. 

Download full details of our values here 

What else you need to know:

• Completion of a health assessment relevant to the role.
• An enhanced DBS check.
• Two references.
• All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Why join Bluebell Wood?

At Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, we're committed to ensuring every baby, child and young person with a life-limiting condition can access specialist palliative care whenever and wherever they need it. Supporting families across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire, we provide a wide range of expert services tailored to each family's needs, including respite care, symptom management, counselling, therapies, home visits and end-of-life support. Delivering this vital care costs around £6.7 million each year, yet only around 17% of our income comes from government funding, meaning we rely heavily on fundraising, donations and community support. That's why every role at Bluebell Wood matters. In return, you'll be part of a values-led, collaborative organisation where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged and your work will make a meaningful difference to children and families every day.

What we offer:

We know great work happens when people feel supported, valued and able to thrive — so here’s what you can look forward to:

If you are passionate about making a difference, and have the skills and attributes listed above, we cannot wait to hear from you. 

To join our team and contribute to the exceptional care at Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice Apply Now