Clinical Lead

Acorns Children's Hospice are now looking for a Clinical Lead to support the Hospice Matron with supervision and development of the hospice team, assess care needs and develop programmes of care

About the Role

At Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there wherever and whenever they need us, in the hospice, community and at home. 

As Clinical Lead, you will

• Manage and co-ordinate the clinical area, participating in direct patient care
• Be responsible for the day to day effective and efficient management of nursing and support staff
• Take a lead role in clinical development
• Investigate accidents, incidents and complaints in consultation with the Matron
• Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives 
• Act up for the Matron in their absence

About You

• Registered healthcare professional
• Non-medical prescriber (or willing to undertake)
• Experience of using evidence based practice to influence clinical updates
• Sound understanding of clincial skills including IV therapy, patient assessment and airway management

What We Offer

• £37,000 to £47,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Based in Acorns in Birmingham Hospice, B29 5HZ
• 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

You 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 Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.

If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?