Acorns Children’s Hospice is looking for a Children's Palliative Clinical Lead to join the team in our Black Country Hospice, Walsall. The Clinical Lead will manage a multi‑disciplinary team, develop programmes of care and provide nursing care to children and young people with complex health needs and life‑limiting or life‑threatening conditions.
About The Role
At Acorns Children’s Hospice we provide specialist palliative care for children and young people, supporting families through every step of their journey and through transition. Our work is defined by compassion, expertise and an unwavering belief that every child deserves comfort, dignity, and the chance to experience joy.
As Children’s Palliative Clinical Lead, You Will
* Manage and be responsible for the supervision and development of a large multi‑disciplinary team consisting of all grades of nursing staff, students and support workers
* Manage and co‑ordinate the clinical area, participating in direct patient care and supervision of staff
* Demonstrate expertise in symptom management and end‑of‑life care including after‑death care, supporting staff to develop skills
* Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives and contribute to the advancement of clinical practice within the hospice
* Promote communication with children and young people, encouraging them to express their wishes and concerns to their best ability (including non‑verbal, electronic or alternative communication methods)
About You
* Registered Nurse
* Non‑medical prescriber (or willing to undertake)
* Leadership experience
* Experience of palliative care
* Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical skills including IV therapy, patient assessment, airway management and further skill development as required
* Ability to care for and assess acutely unwell children
What We Offer
* £4646,920 to £53,040 per annum
* 37.5 hours per week
* Based in Black Country Hospice, Walsall (WS5 4NL)
* Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card
* Discounts on refurbished technology
* Health cash plan
* Gym membership and equipment discount scheme
* Bike2Work scheme – save up to 42% on bikes and equipment
* Wellbeing, legal and financial support
* Career development through our Acorns Academy, offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more
* Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme
* NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme
* Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check for children and must provide two satisfactory references. Candidates will also be required to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.
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