Staff Nurse, Children & Young Adults Service - Full or part time hours available.

Organisation: St Oswald's Hospice

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary: Base salary £34,441 - £37,033 per annum full time (plus allowance for unsocial hours)

Job Type: Full or part time hours available. Internal rotation with the option of long days

Closing Date: 2026-05-07 23:59:00

Reference: Staff Nurse, Children & Young Adults Service - Full or part time hours available.

Due to exciting new developments we are looking for a fun loving and skilled Registered Children’s Nurse with 2 years post registration experience including completed preceptorship. Would you like to work in an environment where you can help children and young adults achieve their full potential? At St Oswald’s we work on a 1 to 1 basis and our ethos is about time to provide quality care and making the most of life.

We can offer you:

• Pleasant, supportive and rewarding working environment
• Good staffing levels with time to care
• Pension scheme or option to continue with NHS pension scheme
• 27 days holiday plus public holidays
• Free car parking.
• Comprehensive induction program.
• Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in Specialist Palliative Care.
• Educational opportunities through our Learning & Development department.
• Guidance and Support with Revalidation

Watch ‘Our Story’  here to find out more.

If you would like to download a detailed job description and person specification, please click here.

For further information please contact Senior Sister Ayla McDonald on aylamcdonald@stoswaldsuk.org or 01912850063 Ext 2012. We would like to invite you to come and visit us to look around the unit and meet the staff so you can fully appreciate the working environment and the full potential of the role.

We’re all for using AI to help us be more efficient in our roles, however, when it comes to job applications, we want to hear your voice, your ideas, your skills and experiences. If you’re thinking about using AI to help with your application, please take a moment to consider how well it reflects the real you. We’re keen to hear your story, in your own words, so please don’t be afraid to let your individuality come through.

Due to the nature of this role in a hospice setting, we need to carry out an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) if you are appointed.

We do not offer sponsorships and you must have existing right to work in the UK for this role.

This role involves direct contact with vulnerable adults, children, or other at-risk individuals. You will be expected to safeguard and promote the welfare of each child, young person and young adult, maintain an awareness of safeguarding issues and an understanding of standard reporting procedures.

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. Please contact humanresources@stoswaldsuk.org if you need any support with your application or there are any adjustments you might need.

Want to find out more about why working in a Hospice could be the best job you’ve ever had?

Hospice UK have put together  this short video which highlights many benefits of working in a Hospice by sharing the views of hospice professionals and what working in a hospice means to them. This video has been filmed with clinical care team members but we think it gives you a great idea what it’s like to work in a hospice in a non-clinical role too!

Closing date: Thursday 7 May 2026

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found

Interview date: Monday 18 May 2026

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Disability Confident Leader

St Oswald’s Hospice is committed to equity and diversity and is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and will offer interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

Please note in situations where we experience high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, we will endeavour to meet this commitment but may have to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website.