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A smiling nurse in the grounds of Chestnut Tree House pushing a child in a pushchair.

What’s it like to work here?

We're committed to creating lasting memories for families and young adults. For staff this means that every day is varied and incredibly rewarding as we get to know our children and families. People often worry that hospices are sad places, but they are vibrant and full of life.

What sort of roles are needed at the hospice?

We do all we can to provide the best quality support to children, young people and families. Making sure that our care is tailored to individual needs. To do this, we have amazing staff and volunteers, and a range of roles on offer. These are both within the hospice itself and in the community. They include specially trained nurses, healthcare assistants and nurse associates who work with families in their own homes, and specialist nurses who assess children’s needs and give support and advice on things like managing symptoms.

See what roles are available

We're always on the look out for enthusiastic, talented healthcare professionals. Could you be part of our team?

Jobs

We’re a Real Living Wage Employer

We’ve committed for all roles across the organisation to meet the Real Living Wage amount, the only UK wage rate based on living costs. Meaning your salary is able to meet everyday needs – like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist. We’ve joined 12,000 other businesses and organisations taking this voluntary pledge, to make sure our staff have a fair salary that they deserve.

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Meet our superstars

We've caught up with some of our staff to talk about what it's like to work at Chestnut Tree House
Care support worker looking happy
Celebrating our team on International Nurses Day
Anna Jones, who is director of children’s services at Chestnut Tree House, tells us what's so fantastic about the nursing profession. As we celebrate International Nurses Day on 12 May!
Two members of staff at the Mega messy play event
Be part of something amazing
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Care support worker looking happy
What does a Nurse Associate do?
We catch up with Rachel who's worked at the hospice for over 14 years. She tells us everything you wanted to know about the role of a Care Support Worker at a children’s hospice.
Jack having fun

What our families say about our staff:

They are so friendly, knowledgeable and all-round amazing. They let Jack live his best life!

- Emma, who's son - Jack- is cared for at the House

Read our family stories

More information for healthcare professionals

Happy nurse and child at the house
How to make a referral
We welcome referrals from any source, on the understanding that it has first been discussed with the child or young person’s family.
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Healthcare assistant and child at the house
Facilities and services
Find out what you can expect working in a children's hospice. What facilities we have at the House and what services we can offer families and children.
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Two healthcare workers on a community visit
Healthcare professionals
All information for healthcare professionals from how to make a referral to what it's like to work at a children's hospice.
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