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Registered Charity Number 1003314
Helping make the most of short and precious lives

Children’s Hospice South West, (CHSW) is a registered charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for life limited children and their families from the South West. We provide care, friendship and a sense of community for life limited children and their families at our hospices Little Bridge House, North Devon and Charlton Farm, North Somerset.

Application forms for all our website vacancies are available on-line.  Alternatively, further information is available from Emma Taylor, Human Resources, Charlton Farm, Charlton Drive, Wraxall, Bristol, BS48 1PE, email emma.taylor@chsw.org.uk or telephone 01275 866626 (unless stated otherwise).

Under the Care Standards Act 2000, all CHSW employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

CHSW is committed to equal opportunities in employment.

We are currently recruiting the following position(s):

• Charlton Farm Care Team - Physiotherapist
• Bank Children's Nurse, Charlton Farm and Little Bridge House
• Bank Carers - Charlton Farm Care Team
• Head of Education and Quality, Charlton Farm
• Shop Manager, Yeovil
• Cook / Chef, Little Bridge House
• Children's Nurses, Little Bridge House and Charlton Farm
• Shop Manager, Tavistock

Salary £22,819-£29,015 plus unsocial hours payments, 40 hours per week (will consider part time, min 24 hours per week) This post will involve shift working, including nights and, on average, alternate weekends

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced, qualified Physiotherapist to utilise their professional physiotherapy skills to enhance the provision of physiotherapy and moving and handling at the hopsice, and at the same time to take part in the holistic care of children with life limiting illnesses and their families.  Previous experience of working with children requiring physiotherapy will be an advantage. 

 

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Salary: £23,391 to £29,741 per annum (pro rata)

We are always interested in applications from Children's nurses for bank positions at both of our hospices.

Our multi disciplinary team offer specialist respite, palliative and bereavement care in a homely environment.   

For an informal discussion please contact Nicola Waycott, Head of Care, Charlton Farm on 01275 866 615 or Sandy Buckle, Head of Care, Little Bridge House, on 01271 325 270. 

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Salary £16,080 to 19,735 pro-rata As required basis Earlies, Lates and Nights across the whole week

For those suitably experienced, this is a very exciting opportunity to support the Charlton Farm team in providing 24 hour high quality care to the children and their families in a loving, homely environment.

Application packs are available on line below, or from Emma Taylor, Charlton Farm, Charlton Drive, Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1PE, telephone 01275 866626.

 

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Salary: £41,501 to £46,709 (with ability to maintain NHS superannuation) 37 hours per week

This is a rare and very exciting opportunity to be able to influence and shape a new educational service.  The post holder will be expected to establish CHSW as a major provider of high quality training and education in children's palliative care within the South West; to promote a culture of learning and innovation within CHSW; to provide strong leadership to the 'in house' education team and to provide vision, expertise and co-ordination to the CHSW quality programme.

We are looking for a person who has the expertise, dynamism and drive to fulfil the challenge this post offers.  Applicants should be RSCN/RGN or RN(Child) with extensive post qualification experience working with children with life limiting/life threatening conditions, chronic illness or disability in an acute, community, residential or palliative care setting.  Applicants must also have a teaching qualification (such as PGCE or BEd) with recent, relevant teaching experience.  Experience of quality assurance and audit, course design, research/research governance desireable.Whilst based at Charlton Farm, Wraxall, North Somerset there is a requirement to travel to other CHSW sites and throughout the SW region.

For an informal discussion about the post and to arrange a visit, please contact Mandy Robbins on 01271 313318.

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 9th July 2008

 

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Salary: £13,911 - £15,91 37 hours per week 5 days across Monday to Saturday

Responsible for the day to day operation and performance of the shop while ensuring that targets are met through excellent customer service, effective planning, good merchandising and stock control, housekeeping and volunteer cover.

Closing date for applications: 28th May 2008

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Salary: £16,080 - £19,735 per annum pro-rata 20 hours per week between 11am and 7pm (some weekends and bank holiday work)

To work in support of the Senior Cook in preparing and serving a range of high quality home cooked meals and snacks for children and families to enjoy.

 

Closing date for applications: 16th May 2008

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Salary : £23,391 - £29,741 plus unsocial hours payments (with ability to maintain NHS superannuation) Hours:28, 32 or 40 hours per week available (involves internal rotation, nights, weekend and bank holiday work)

The successful applicant must be a qualified childrens nurse, (RSCN or RN: Child) with relevant post qualification experience. 'Hands on' experience of caring for children with life limiting conditions, complex needs or chronic illness is preferred, and palliative care expertise or qualification is advantageous. Key responsibilities include the use of professinal skills to enhance the practice of clinical and nursing care at the hospice, and to take part in the holistic care of children with life limiting conditions and their families.

 

Closing date for applications: Friday 16th May 2008

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Salary: £13,911 - £15,917, 37 hours per week 5 days across Monday to Saturday

Responsible for the day to day operation and performance of the shop while ensuring that targets are met through excellent customer service, effective planning, good merchandising and stock control, housekeeping and volunteer cover.

Closing date for applications: 28th May 2008

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