• Job Description

  Req#: B0306-25-0011?language=en&page=1042&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We’re expanding our team and are looking for more Nurses to join our charity. You’ll be joining an award-winning, certified Outstanding team, who do all they can to empower children and families to experience as much life as possible.

  As a member of the Noah’s Ark Nurse and Specialist Care team, you’ll be encouraged to put the experience of children and families at the heart of all you do. As well as understanding their care needs, you’ll get to know what’s important to each child you support – whether it’s knowing what their favorite song to listen to is, how they like to play, or what sooths them when they are sad - at Noah’s Ark it’s so important that each child is treated as an individual. You’ll focus on what children can do, rather than their limitations, and will support them to experience things they may never have thought possible.

  And by providing care for children, either at our state-of-the art building, The Ark, or out in the community, you’ll be allowing parents and cares to take some time for themselves. The hours of care you’ll provide will make a huge difference, allowing them to live life outside of their child’s condition. By creating this time, you’ll be creating choice – something which can feel impossible for the families we support.

  Main duties of the job

  You’ll be an experienced Band 5 Nurse with excellent clinical and communication skills. You’ll be able to work collaboratively with experience leading a multi-skilled team, or can demonstrable experience of leadership with the support from a lead nurse.

  Aside from experience, we look for individuals who share our core values of kindness, excellence and courage. We’ll support you to go above and beyond to be there for the children and families we support – we ask that you share this mission with us.

  You’ll thrive working autonomously, confident in your ability to deliver care on your own out in the community. You’ll know the value of collaboration, and will work closely with your team members, other healthcare professionals and the families you support to provide the very best care.

  Creativity and play will be central to your approach to care, with the ability to build long-term relationships with the children and families you care for. You’ll be qualified in Children’s Nursing and have completed your nursing preceptorship.

  About us

  Designed by families, for families, The Ark was opened in September 2019 by the Mayor of London. The grounds offer wheelchair accessible outdoor experiences, including a Woodland Walk through a 7-acre nature reserve, a hydrotherapy pool and overnight suites for families to be close to their loved ones. At The Ark we are able to provide Specialist Care and Nursing for babies, children and young people, supporting their full clinical, emotional, social and practical needs. We have created a space where children who are seriously unwell are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence.

  Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, the charity has had a sustained period of growth over the last two years and we are looking for high quality employees to come and be a part of that success.

  Our expert staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional and practical support for families across North and Central London and Herts Valley. We carefully adapt our support for every child and offer it wherever it is required - whether in their home, their community or at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice building, The Ark, in Barnet.

  Details

  Date posted

  11 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience Joining Bonus (detailed on Job Description) & Pay Review Pending

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  RT1120796BarCHNB9876

  Job locations

  The Ark, Byng Rd

  Barnet

  Greater London

  EN5 4NP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  At Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice we need paediatric nurses to help babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell make the most of every day. We’re looking for nurses who want to spend more time with the children they look after. You’ll be based in The Ark - a stunning new building, set in a north London nature reserve. It’s a place of laughter, play and real connection, with an atmosphere that’s both supportive and inclusive.

  With talented individuals who share our passion to improve the lives of seriously unwell children and their families, we’re changing the landscape for paediatric palliative care in north and central London, as well as Herts Valley.

  As part of our Specialist Care Team, you will care for children who are staying with us at The Ark and those visiting us for day care. Providing families with choice is central to Noah’s Ark’s care model, so you will also support children in their family homes and in community-settings.

  ABOUT YOU

  You will be an experienced or senior Band 5 nurse looking to use and develop your skills in the hospice sector. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills, be creative, and want to make a positive difference to the charity.

  Kindly see attached job description for more information about this opportunity.

  In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision, reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.

  Noahs Ark Children's Hospice is a Disabilty Confident employer

  Part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy, and consider them based on their abilities.

  Our Diversity Council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, we kindly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  At Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice we need paediatric nurses to help babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell make the most of every day. We’re looking for nurses who want to spend more time with the children they look after. You’ll be based in The Ark - a stunning new building, set in a north London nature reserve. It’s a place of laughter, play and real connection, with an atmosphere that’s both supportive and inclusive.

  With talented individuals who share our passion to improve the lives of seriously unwell children and their families, we’re changing the landscape for paediatric palliative care in north and central London, as well as Herts Valley.

  As part of our Specialist Care Team, you will care for children who are staying with us at The Ark and those visiting us for day care. Providing families with choice is central to Noah’s Ark’s care model, so you will also support children in their family homes and in community-settings.

  ABOUT YOU

  You will be an experienced or senior Band 5 nurse looking to use and develop your skills in the hospice sector. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills, be creative, and want to make a positive difference to the charity.

  Kindly see attached job description for more information about this opportunity.

  In addition, an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support and supervision, reflect our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.

  Noahs Ark Children's Hospice is a Disabilty Confident employer

  Part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy, and consider them based on their abilities.

  Our Diversity Council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, we kindly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 1. Registered Sick Childrens Nurse or Registered Nurse
  • 2. Relevant post-qualification experience at staff nurse band 5 level

  Desirable

  • 1. Teaching qualification e.g. Mentorship, SSSA or a willingness to undertake qualification.
  • 2. Experience in supporting students on placement as a practice supervisor or practice assessor.

  Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  Essential

  • Previous team nursing/management experience or experience of supporting students, junior staff nurses or support workers.
  • Experience in leading a multiskilled workforce or team or evidence of leadership of a multiskilled workforce/team with support from lead nurse.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  Desirable

  • At least 2 years post registration experience, including a minimum of one year's experience of nursing children with life limiting, life threatening or complex medical needs
  • Demonstration of palliative care experience/nursing children with life threatening and life limiting conditions, including children with special needs.
  • Previous experience working with children with tracheostomies and/or requiring long term ventilation.
  • Experience with intravenous line care and therapies including parenteral nutrition.

  Aptitude / Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent clinical and mentoring support skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, transferable within a range of professional and family settings
  • Ability to plan and deliver clinical training opportunities to registered and non-registered colleagues.
  • Ability to critically analyse research findings and promote relevant findings in clinical practice
  • Passionate to develop nursing care skills and competencies of self and others
  • Ability to work independently, autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to assess, develop, implement, deliver and evaluate programmes of care across the range of the hospice setting in house and
  • community.
  • Good organisational, planning and time management skills.
  • Ability to adapt and reprioritise at short notice based on the immediate needs of our young people and their families.
  • Competent IT skills.

  Desirable

  • n/a

  Behavioural / Personal

  Essential

  • Respect for and understanding of the wide variety of roles within the multi-disciplinary team
  • Diplomacy and advocacy skills in relation to families, other external agencies and within Noahs Ark Childrens Hospice
  • Ability to work within a palliative care environment.
  • Positive attitude, proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and creative thinker.
  • Ability to meet set targets and work to deadlines.
  • Enthusiastic approach to work with a genuine passion to see Noahs Ark Childrens Hospice succeed in its objectives.
  • Proven track record of reliability.
  • Ability to identify and use personal support systems and use supervision appropriately.
  • Ability to work flexibly around the 24/7 service need/requirements. This includes short notice response to end of life care support and the nurse on-call rota.
  • Live Noahs Ark values -kindness, courage and excellence.

  Desirable

  • n/a

  Miscellaneous

  Essential

  • Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Willing to undergo immunisation checks and immunisations where applicable
  • Full UK drivers licence
  • Provide Evidence of right to work in the UK

  Desirable

  • n/a

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 1. Registered Sick Childrens Nurse or Registered Nurse
  • 2. Relevant post-qualification experience at staff nurse band 5 level

  Desirable

  • 1. Teaching qualification e.g. Mentorship, SSSA or a willingness to undertake qualification.
  • 2. Experience in supporting students on placement as a practice supervisor or practice assessor.

  Skills / Knowledge / Experience

  Essential

  • Previous team nursing/management experience or experience of supporting students, junior staff nurses or support workers.
  • Experience in leading a multiskilled workforce or team or evidence of leadership of a multiskilled workforce/team with support from lead nurse.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  Desirable

  • At least 2 years post registration experience, including a minimum of one year's experience of nursing children with life limiting, life threatening or complex medical needs
  • Demonstration of palliative care experience/nursing children with life threatening and life limiting conditions, including children with special needs.
  • Previous experience working with children with tracheostomies and/or requiring long term ventilation.
  • Experience with intravenous line care and therapies including parenteral nutrition.

  Aptitude / Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent clinical and mentoring support skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, transferable within a range of professional and family settings
  • Ability to plan and deliver clinical training opportunities to registered and non-registered colleagues.
  • Ability to critically analyse research findings and promote relevant findings in clinical practice
  • Passionate to develop nursing care skills and competencies of self and others
  • Ability to work independently, autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to assess, develop, implement, deliver and evaluate programmes of care across the range of the hospice setting in house and
  • community.
  • Good organisational, planning and time management skills.
  • Ability to adapt and reprioritise at short notice based on the immediate needs of our young people and their families.
  • Competent IT skills.

  Desirable

  • n/a

  Behavioural / Personal

  Essential

  • Respect for and understanding of the wide variety of roles within the multi-disciplinary team
  • Diplomacy and advocacy skills in relation to families, other external agencies and within Noahs Ark Childrens Hospice
  • Ability to work within a palliative care environment.
  • Positive attitude, proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, innovative and creative thinker.
  • Ability to meet set targets and work to deadlines.
  • Enthusiastic approach to work with a genuine passion to see Noahs Ark Childrens Hospice succeed in its objectives.
  • Proven track record of reliability.
  • Ability to identify and use personal support systems and use supervision appropriately.
  • Ability to work flexibly around the 24/7 service need/requirements. This includes short notice response to end of life care support and the nurse on-call rota.
  • Live Noahs Ark values -kindness, courage and excellence.

  Desirable

  • n/a

  Miscellaneous

  Essential

  • Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check
  • Willing to undergo immunisation checks and immunisations where applicable
  • Full UK drivers licence
  • Provide Evidence of right to work in the UK

  Desirable

  • n/a

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice

  Address

  The Ark, Byng Rd

  Barnet

  Greater London

  EN5 4NP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.noahsarkhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice

  Address

  The Ark, Byng Rd

  Barnet

  Greater London

  EN5 4NP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.noahsarkhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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