NHS
Job title:
Hospice Matron
Company
NHS
Job description
Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust are looking for a Matron for our Birmingham Hospice to provide expert leadership, operational management and strategic direction to the hospice care team. Reporting to the Director of Care, you’ll be accountable for the delivery of high-quality care that leads to the best outcomes for children and young people.Main duties of the jobAs Matron, you will:
- provide professional and clinical leadership to the hospice team
- be responsible for the operational, professional and resource management of the hospice
- be an integral part of service transformation, which puts the child and young person at the centre of everything we do
- foster a multi-disciplinary, patient-centred approach to care delivery, taking into account culture and language differences
- work closely with the Lead Practice Educator to identify skills and knowledge gaps in the workforce
- ensure safe medicines management
- as Registered Manager, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the hospice
About usAbout You
- Registered Nurse, AHP or paramedic
- Recognised management or leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Non-medical prescriber (or willing to undertake)
- Experience of managing a clinical team
- Experience of supporting families who have experienced loss or bereavement
What We Offer
- £53,000 to £58,000 per annum
- 37.5 hours per week
- Employee discounts from leading retailers
- Employee gym discount scheme
- Bike-to-Work scheme
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
Interviews are scheduled to be held:First stage interviews – 18 NovemberSecond stage interviews – 25 NovemberDate posted08 October 2024Pay schemeOtherSalary£53,000 to £58,000 a year Plus car allowance of £4,704ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number257685Job locationsBirmingham Hospice103 Oak Tree LaneBirminghamWest MidlandsB29 6HZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAcorns Childrens Hospice Trust are looking for a Matron for our Birmingham Hospice to provide expert leadership, operational management and strategic direction to the hospice care team. Reporting to the Director of Care, you’ll be accountable for the delivery of high-quality care that leads to the best outcomes for children and young people.About the RoleEstablished in 1988, Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust is a registered charity, based in Birmingham. We offer our childrens hospice service across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire. Acorns owns and operates three state-of the-art childrens hospices, in Birmingham, Walsall and WorcesterAs Matron, you will:
- provide professional and clinical leadership to the hospice team
- be responsible for the operational, professional and resource management of the hospice
- be an integral part of service transformation, which puts the child and young person at the centre of everything we do
- foster a multi-disciplinary, patient-centred approach to care delivery, taking into account culture and language differences
- work closely with the Lead Practice Educator to identify skills and knowledge gaps in the workforce
- ensure safe medicines management
- as Registered Manager, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the hospice
About You
- Registered Nurse, AHP or paramedic
- Recognised management or leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Non-medical prescriber (or willing to undertake)
- Experience of managing a clinical team
- Experience of supporting families who have experienced loss or bereavement
What We Offer
- £53,000 to £58,000 per annum
- 37.5 hours per week
- Employee discounts from leading retailers
- Employee gym discount scheme
- Bike-to-Work scheme
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
Interviews are scheduled to be held:First stage interviews – 18 NovemberSecond stage interviews – 25 NovemberYou need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why work for Acorns? Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAcorns Childrens Hospice Trust are looking for a Matron for our Birmingham Hospice to provide expert leadership, operational management and strategic direction to the hospice care team. Reporting to the Director of Care, you’ll be accountable for the delivery of high-quality care that leads to the best outcomes for children and young people.About the RoleEstablished in 1988, Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust is a registered charity, based in Birmingham. We offer our childrens hospice service across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire. Acorns owns and operates three state-of the-art childrens hospices, in Birmingham, Walsall and WorcesterAs Matron, you will:
- provide professional and clinical leadership to the hospice team
- be responsible for the operational, professional and resource management of the hospice
- be an integral part of service transformation, which puts the child and young person at the centre of everything we do
- foster a multi-disciplinary, patient-centred approach to care delivery, taking into account culture and language differences
- work closely with the Lead Practice Educator to identify skills and knowledge gaps in the workforce
- ensure safe medicines management
- as Registered Manager, be responsible for the day-to-day management of the hospice
About You
- Registered Nurse, AHP or paramedic
- Recognised management or leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Non-medical prescriber (or willing to undertake)
- Experience of managing a clinical team
- Experience of supporting families who have experienced loss or bereavement
What We Offer
- £53,000 to £58,000 per annum
- 37.5 hours per week
- Employee discounts from leading retailers
- Employee gym discount scheme
- Bike-to-Work scheme
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
Interviews are scheduled to be held:First stage interviews – 18 NovemberSecond stage interviews – 25 NovemberYou need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Childrens Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why work for Acorns?Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered Nurse/AHP/Paramedic, Recognised management or leadership qualification (or equivalent experience), Non-medical prescriber (or willing to undertake)
Desirable
- Palliative care qualification
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of managing a clincial team, Experience of supporting families who have experienced loss or bereavement
Desirable
- Paediatric palliatve care, working with children with special needs or disability and their families
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Registered Nurse/AHP/Paramedic, Recognised management or leadership qualification (or equivalent experience), Non-medical prescriber (or willing to undertake)
Desirable
- Palliative care qualification
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of managing a clincial team, Experience of supporting families who have experienced loss or bereavement
Desirable
- Paediatric palliatve care, working with children with special needs or disability and their families
Expected salary
£53000 – 58000 per year
Location
Birmingham
Job date
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 01:40:18 GMT
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