Shooting Star Children's Hospices
Job Title: Community Nurse Salary: £40,355 - £46,089 per annum Team: Community Care Hours: Full Time,37.5 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Guildford and Community Based around Surrey and London,GU3 1LP About Shooting Star Children s Hospices We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Nurse to join our team at Shooting Star Children s Hospices. Shooting Star Children s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care. At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism mean every family has the opportunity to make every moment count. It s a great time to join Shooting Star Children s Hospices as we continue to strengthen our services and invest in improvements that will enhance the support we offer to children and families. About the role This rewarding Band 6 Hospice Community Nurse role offers the opportunity to deliver specialist, compassionate care to children and young people with life limiting or life threatening conditions. You will provide holistic, responsive nursing support across the community, including in family homes, hospitals and wider care settings, ensuring each child receives the right care at the right time. This role requires experience of delivering high quality clinical care and the ability to work collaboratively with Community Children s Nursing Teams, hospital specialists, palliative care services and hospice colleagues to ensure seamless, joined up support for families. You will be the first point of contact for many families following referral, taking time to understand their needs, explore their understanding of hospice care and guide them towards the most appropriate support. You will provide symptom management, anticipatory guidance and responsive care during periods of uncertainty, and you may act as a hospice key worker for some children, coordinating services to maintain continuity. You will also participate in a 24 hour on call rota to support children approaching end of life at home, offering hands on nursing care, practical advice and emotional support. Working closely with our psychosocial team, you will help deliver truly holistic care for every family. About you This role requires experience of working as a Registered Children s Nurse (Band 6), with the clinical confidence, compassion and communication skills needed to support families facing complex and often uncertain situations. Community or palliative care experience is advantageous but not essential; you will also have the ability to learn and develop specialist skills with the support of our experienced team. You will be a resilient, adaptable practitioner who can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, bringing warmth and professionalism to every interaction. You will also have the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with families and professionals alike, communicate clearly and sensitively, and provide holistic, family centred care. You will be confident in assessing clinical needs, responding to changes in a child s condition and offering guidance that empowers families. As part of the role, there will be opportunities to contribute to educating and supporting other professionals caring for children with complex and palliative needs. If you are motivated, compassionate and committed to making a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you. Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children s Hospices. What we offer In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include: Pension scheme NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions Annual leave 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years service Contractual benefits Generous sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay Flexible working arrangements Death in service benefits Reimbursed professional membership fees Eye care Employee referral scheme Blue Light discount card Health and wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Mindfulness sessions Cycle to work scheme Mental Health First Aiders Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. OR In addition, an enhanced/standard disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support and consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. Equality, diversity and inclusion Shooting Star Children s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer. Please contact Phoebe Robinson if you have any questions about this role. Closing Date: 15/04/2026
Job Title: Community Nurse Salary: £40,355 - £46,089 per annum Team: Community Care Hours: Full Time,37.5 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Guildford and Community Based around Surrey and London,GU3 1LP About Shooting Star Children s Hospices We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Nurse to join our team at Shooting Star Children s Hospices. Shooting Star Children s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care. At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism mean every family has the opportunity to make every moment count. It s a great time to join Shooting Star Children s Hospices as we continue to strengthen our services and invest in improvements that will enhance the support we offer to children and families. About the role This rewarding Band 6 Hospice Community Nurse role offers the opportunity to deliver specialist, compassionate care to children and young people with life limiting or life threatening conditions. You will provide holistic, responsive nursing support across the community, including in family homes, hospitals and wider care settings, ensuring each child receives the right care at the right time. This role requires experience of delivering high quality clinical care and the ability to work collaboratively with Community Children s Nursing Teams, hospital specialists, palliative care services and hospice colleagues to ensure seamless, joined up support for families. You will be the first point of contact for many families following referral, taking time to understand their needs, explore their understanding of hospice care and guide them towards the most appropriate support. You will provide symptom management, anticipatory guidance and responsive care during periods of uncertainty, and you may act as a hospice key worker for some children, coordinating services to maintain continuity. You will also participate in a 24 hour on call rota to support children approaching end of life at home, offering hands on nursing care, practical advice and emotional support. Working closely with our psychosocial team, you will help deliver truly holistic care for every family. About you This role requires experience of working as a Registered Children s Nurse (Band 6), with the clinical confidence, compassion and communication skills needed to support families facing complex and often uncertain situations. Community or palliative care experience is advantageous but not essential; you will also have the ability to learn and develop specialist skills with the support of our experienced team. You will be a resilient, adaptable practitioner who can work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, bringing warmth and professionalism to every interaction. You will also have the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with families and professionals alike, communicate clearly and sensitively, and provide holistic, family centred care. You will be confident in assessing clinical needs, responding to changes in a child s condition and offering guidance that empowers families. As part of the role, there will be opportunities to contribute to educating and supporting other professionals caring for children with complex and palliative needs. If you are motivated, compassionate and committed to making a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you. Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children s Hospices. What we offer In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include: Pension scheme NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions Annual leave 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years service Contractual benefits Generous sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay Flexible working arrangements Death in service benefits Reimbursed professional membership fees Eye care Employee referral scheme Blue Light discount card Health and wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Mindfulness sessions Cycle to work scheme Mental Health First Aiders Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check. OR In addition, an enhanced/standard disclosure will be required for this role. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support and consider all applicants in line with the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. Equality, diversity and inclusion Shooting Star Children s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer. Please contact Phoebe Robinson if you have any questions about this role. Closing Date: 15/04/2026
Royal Trinity Hospice
Trustee Royal Trinity Hospice Clapham, London SW4 Trinity, the UK s oldest hospice, was founded in 1891, and we have been an innovator and a leader in the hospice sector ever since. Today, we provide expert specialist palliative and end of life care to over 2,500 patients each year from our state-of-the-art inpatient unit and in the community across seven central & south London boroughs. In August 2019, the Care Quality Commission rated our care as Outstanding, and the impact of our new clinical model of care introduced in 2022 was recognised with a national Palliative and End of Life Care Award in 2025. We are renowned for our patient-centred care and have an optimal nurse-to-patient ratio. This allows us to focus on high-quality nursing standards, giving clinicians the time and space to deliver the patient care that inspired them to join the profession. We are an ambitious and forward-looking organisation with a clear strategic vision, with the goal of reaching even more people in our community who would benefit from our care. We are working to do this within the context of the national hospice funding crisis and have a creative and robust financial plan to continue expanding our offer to beneficiaries. This is an exciting time to be joining our organisation. We are looking for two trustees to join our Board, who will bring financial expertise, particularly in investments and fundraising, with the view that one individual will become the new Honorary Treasurer. By joining the Board of Trinity, you ll be joining a dedicated team with a shared ambition to provide the best quality care for our patients, helping them to make the best of every moment. Potential Trustees should be able to demonstrate they have the following: • Commitment to the charity and its vision and charitable objectives • Strategic vision suitable to support the charitable objectives • Ability to make independent judgements and think creatively • Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship • Ability to work effectively in a team • Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, including 10 meetings a year (4 Board; 4 sub-committee meetings; 2 Board Away Days) • Willingness to attend fundraising and awareness raising events on behalf of the charity at least three times a year. Our meetings: • Our Board meetings are held four-times per year on Tuesday evenings, 17.00-19.00, in person at the hospice • We run two whole-day Board Away Days each year to provide additional time for strategic discussion and trustee development • We have four Committees which all meet four-times per year, with meetings on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and Wednesday evenings For an informal chat or visit please contact Alexandra Letellier (Executive Office Manager) Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 October 2025 Interview and stakeholder panel: Thursday 30 October 2025 NB Voluntary Position
Trustee Royal Trinity Hospice Clapham, London SW4 Trinity, the UK s oldest hospice, was founded in 1891, and we have been an innovator and a leader in the hospice sector ever since. Today, we provide expert specialist palliative and end of life care to over 2,500 patients each year from our state-of-the-art inpatient unit and in the community across seven central & south London boroughs. In August 2019, the Care Quality Commission rated our care as Outstanding, and the impact of our new clinical model of care introduced in 2022 was recognised with a national Palliative and End of Life Care Award in 2025. We are renowned for our patient-centred care and have an optimal nurse-to-patient ratio. This allows us to focus on high-quality nursing standards, giving clinicians the time and space to deliver the patient care that inspired them to join the profession. We are an ambitious and forward-looking organisation with a clear strategic vision, with the goal of reaching even more people in our community who would benefit from our care. We are working to do this within the context of the national hospice funding crisis and have a creative and robust financial plan to continue expanding our offer to beneficiaries. This is an exciting time to be joining our organisation. We are looking for two trustees to join our Board, who will bring financial expertise, particularly in investments and fundraising, with the view that one individual will become the new Honorary Treasurer. By joining the Board of Trinity, you ll be joining a dedicated team with a shared ambition to provide the best quality care for our patients, helping them to make the best of every moment. Potential Trustees should be able to demonstrate they have the following: • Commitment to the charity and its vision and charitable objectives • Strategic vision suitable to support the charitable objectives • Ability to make independent judgements and think creatively • Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship • Ability to work effectively in a team • Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, including 10 meetings a year (4 Board; 4 sub-committee meetings; 2 Board Away Days) • Willingness to attend fundraising and awareness raising events on behalf of the charity at least three times a year. Our meetings: • Our Board meetings are held four-times per year on Tuesday evenings, 17.00-19.00, in person at the hospice • We run two whole-day Board Away Days each year to provide additional time for strategic discussion and trustee development • We have four Committees which all meet four-times per year, with meetings on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and Wednesday evenings For an informal chat or visit please contact Alexandra Letellier (Executive Office Manager) Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 October 2025 Interview and stakeholder panel: Thursday 30 October 2025 NB Voluntary Position
