We are recruiting Children’s Nurses for Preceptorship within our specialist service.
Are you a highly motivated newly qualified children’s nurse, with a passion to offer holistic support to children and families? Or an experienced Nurse with an interest in Palliative Care?
Do you want a fulfilling role to make a difference in an expanding team where each day is varied?
Do you want a job which allows you to offer a wide-ranging support to families so that children get to enjoy being children with full, contented lives?
Would you like to be part of our friendly & supportive team delivering high standards of palliative care, whilst you build your nursing career and confidence to support families and deliver outstanding clinical care?
If you have answered ‘Yes’ to our questions, we would love to hear from you.
As well as managing a wide range of complex conditions, you will help create precious memories through play, arts and crafts and new experiences; creating an environment where children are truly able to live life to the full. You will enjoy working as part of a close-knit team and have a positive, resilient attitude.
We are offering a 6–12-month preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses or those new to children’s palliative care. It includes; structured transition and development support, regular supervision, protected learning opportunities, competency-based clinical support, reflective practice, guidance from experienced nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
This exciting opportunity involves providing leadership opportunities and specialist clinical expertise. Providing a high standard of palliative nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, you will support families in making the most of the time they have together.
Why Join Dougie Mac?
At Dougie Mac, we care deeply about the people who make our work possible. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a supportive, values-led organisation where everyone is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a real difference.
As a Dougie Mac employee, you’ll benefit from:
- 35 days of annual leave, rising with length of service
- Options to buy and sell annual leave
- Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- ✅ DBS paid for by the hospice
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
✨ Join us and be part of a local charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do. ✨
Salary: £34,343 FTE per annum (Depending on skills, knowledge and experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week - 30 hours a week considered
You will work flexibly over a 7 day period; this will include a combination of early, late & night shifts.
Applications close: TBC
Interviews: TBC
The role will require a DBS check which would be processed and paid for by the Hospice. A full driving licence is also required.
How to Apply
Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your personal statement. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. See the Recruitment Process Document for more information.
For more information, please contact:
Angela Wright (Associate Director of Clinical Services) or the Children’s Team Leaders
[email protected] ¦ 01782 654440
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.
Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.
