Hospice Matron

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., As 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
  
  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
  
  £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 November Second stage interviews - 25 November, £53,000 to £58,000 a year Plus car allowance of £4,704