Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Car driver - vehicle available for working.
- Other
Flexible working hours contributing to 24/7 rotas.
- Other
Commitment to the mission and ethos of Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service.
- Other
Able to work within and uphold our core values : determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture and empathy.
- Other
Ability to work alone and as a member of a team.
- Other
Able to assess risk to maintain personal safety in a variety of settings.
- Other
Ability to cope with the physical demands expected of the role e.g. shift work, moving and handling, clinical and caring procedures.
- Other
Good IT skills.
- Other
Enhanced DBS.
- Other
Passed fit to undertake the duties of the post by Occupational Health.
- Skills
Demonstrates ability to place the BCYP and family at centre of care.
- Skills
Evidence of basic clinical skills such as medicines management, enteral feeding etc
- Skills
Excellent personal and communication skills.
- Skills
Excellent organisational ability.
- Skills
Motivated and enthusiastic.
- Skills
Creative, resourceful and imaginative.
- Skills
Excellent role model.
- Skills
Ability to critically analyse research and evidence based practice.
- Skills
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.
- Skills
Familiarity of systems for quality control, clinical governance and clinical audit.
- Experience
Relevant post registration experience.
- Experience
Experience of needs assessment/care planning.
- Experience
Experience of Caseload management.
- Experience
Experience of caring for children and families with complex health needs.
- Qualifications
RGN or RSCN or RN (Child) or RN (Learning Disability) at degree or diploma level.
- Qualifications
Evidence of continual professional development and education.
- Qualifications
NMC Registered.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Evidence of advanced clinical skills, such as LTV, Tracheostomy and syringe drivers.
- Experience
Experience working in community setting.
- Experience
Caring for children at the end of life and post death.
- Qualifications
Relevant course in palliative or end of life care.
- Qualifications
SSSA qualified.
Job summary
Do you want to make a difference for children and their families?
We have exciting openings for Nurses (Child or Learning Disability) to join our team.
We are looking for Band 5 nurses with experience of caring for children with complex needs and their families. You will need to provide a flexible approach to care, with excellent clinical and communication skills.
Working for the Alexanders Care Team offers a unique opportunity to provide holistic care and support to children with a life threatening and life limiting conditions and their families across the geographical area supported by Alexander Devine, either at home, in hospital or in our hospice which is located in Maidenhead.
Main duties of the job
This is an outstanding opportunity where you will benefit from extensive training and development, clinical supervision, and a full induction period within a supportive and rewarding organisation.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer generous annual leave, access to a pension scheme (NHS Pensions if you are currently in the scheme), private medical insurance, and life assurance. You'll also enjoy free on-site parking and the benefits of our Employee Assistance Programme.
Enhanced Disclosure checks by the DBS will be undertaken for successful applicants. ADCHS is an equal opportunities employer.
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave, two Alexander Days, and your birthday as an additional day off.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Death in Service Cover.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Free on-site parking at our hospice.
For an informal discussion, please contact Emma McKeever, on 01628 822777
For an application pack, please email fayd@alexanderdevine.org
About us
Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service (Alexander Devine) is a local charity that provides specialist care and vital support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.
We individualise our approach to meet the unique clinical, emotional and practical needs of each child and their family, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support. Our comprehensive range of care services include Respite care, Specialist play, Symptom management, Family support, End of life care and Bereavement support. We provide care from our childrens hospice in Maidenhead as well as in the family home and across the community, including hospitals and schools.
Our hospice facilities offer opportunities for children and their siblings to experience fun, joy and adventures, and help families make precious memories for as long as they have. These include a hydrotherapy pool, sensory room, music room, games room, outdoor playground and sensory garden, six childrens bedrooms and two self-contained family flats. We also have a dedicated bereavement suite with its own garden.
Details
- Date posted: 03 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £31,254 to £38,272 a year pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: B0614-26-0007
- Job locations: Snowball Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3LU, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Working as part of the Alexanders Care Team this post is to provide holistic care and support to babies, children, young people (BCYP) and their families with a life threatening and life limiting condition and their families across the geographical area supported by Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service.
The post will involve a flexible, responsive approach to care delivery, contributing to a 24/7 rota by the Alexanders Care Team. The post holder will support the care of BCYP providing palliative and end of life care in the childs home or other community setting and in the hospice, working both autonomously and in collaboration with other agencies.
Clinical:
1. Holds own defined caseload.
2. Communicates to the highest standards complex, sensitive information effectively and empathetically to BCYP, their families and the wider public.
3. Completes and maintains up to date records in line with principles of best practice.
4. Actively supports the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, effective and high quality care.
5. Supports care understanding the wider care package working with other agencies.
6. Supports families throughout the care pathway including initial diagnosis and discharge planning form hospital to community.
7. Works flexibly to support appropriate interventions where there may be escalation of symptoms or family difficulties.
8. Checks and administers medication to children in the community and hospice in line with ADCHS Administration of Medicines policy.
9. Works flexibly to support responsive 24/7 rotas, for emergency, end of life and bereavement care.
10. Works effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
11. Acts on clinical incidents pertinent to area, to reduce clinical risk.
12. Is familiar with ADCHS safeguarding policy and report any concerns accordingly.
Please refer to the attached job description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Nurse roles in Maidenhead
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Childrens Palliative Nurse with Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service in Maidenhead, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £31254.00 to £38272.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (03 Sep 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHSjob search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.