Head of Care

As Head of Care, you will have responsibility for the

operational management, quality and delivery of our care provision, including

community care, day care, inpatient care, education and after-death care.

You will provide visible and supportive leadership to

the Care Team, ensuring appropriate staffing, skill mix, competence and

professional development. You will also lead our Practice Education Team and

help embed a positive, inclusive learning culture across the organisation.

Working as part of the Senior Clinical Team, you will

contribute to clinical strategy, governance, risk management, audit, service

development and CQC compliance. You will also act as a Joint Registered Manager

and deputise for the Director of Care when required.

An important part of the role will be building

effective relationships with external health and social care professionals and

partner organisations, helping to develop an integrated palliative care model

across Berkshire and surrounding areas.

Working as part of the Alexanders Care Team, the post holder will be responsible for the operational management of care services to children with a life threatening and life limiting condition [LT/LL] and their families across the geographical area supported by Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service.

The Head of Care will contribute to the strategic planning of the clinical service and will deputise for the Director of Care as required.

As a member of the Senior Clinical Team to set clinical direction, provide clinical expertise, support the practiceeducation work, role model behaviour and develop the Alexander Devine culture.

Working closely with The Lead for Quality and Governance, to participate in the development of clinical governance frameworks to ensure the safe and ongoing development of practice and service provision.

To translate the organisations vision and values into meaningful actions for the Care Team.

To work collaboratively with other teams to support the achievement of wider organisational aims and objectives.

You will be a Registered Children's Nurse (RN Child) with significant clinical management experience and a strong understanding of caring for children and young people with complex health needs.

Most importantly, you will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and compassionate, with the ability to inspire others and translate our values into everyday practice.

Please refer to the attached job

description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities,

qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.

This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a growing children's hospice service where your experience, ideas and leadership will have a direct impact on children and families.

You will join a committed and supportive Senior Clinical Team and have the opportunity to shape the future development of our care services, while helping to develop the skills, confidence and wellbeing of the wider Care Team.

Our values determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture and empathy are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are an experienced children's nurse looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, including appropriate barred lists, a current full driving licence and satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.

Devine Childrens Hospice Service (Alexander Devine) is a local charity that

provides specialist care and vital support to babies, children and young people

with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across

Berkshire and into surrounding counties.

individualise our approach to meet the unique clinical, emotional and practical

needs of each child and their family, ensuring they receive the best possible

care and support. Our comprehensive range of care services

include Respite care, Specialist play, Symptom management, Family support, End

of life care and Bereavement support. We provide care from our childrens

hospice in Maidenhead as well as in the family home and across the community,

including hospitals and schools.

Our hospice facilities offer

opportunities for children and their siblings to experience fun, joy and

adventures, and help families make precious memories for as long as they have.

These include a hydrotherapy

pool, sensory room, music room, games room, outdoor playground and sensory

garden, six childrens bedrooms and two self-contained family flats. We also

have a dedicated bereavement suite with its own garden.

Knowledge / Understanding

Experience

Personal attributes / abilities

Skills

Qualifications

Desirable: - Community nursing qualification.

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