Job summary Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust are looking for a Matron for our Birmingham Hospice to provide expert leadership to the hospice care team and be accountable for the delivery of high-quality care that leads to the best outcomes for children and young people. Main duties of the job Acorns Childrens Hospice Trust are looking for a Matron for our Birmingham Hospice to provide expert leadership to the hospice care team and be accountable for the delivery of high-quality care that leads to the best outcomes for children and young people. About us Acorns is recognised as a great place to work because of our people. Our priority is that our people feel valued, whatever their background and experience, and wherever they work. Help us to save the Children's Hospice Grant: Click here to find out more Date posted 08 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £53,000 to £58,000 a year Plus car allowance of £4,704 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 257685 Job locations Birmingham Hospice 103 Oak Tree Lane Birmingham West Midlands B29 6HZ Job description Job responsibilities 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. About the Role Established 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 Worcester 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 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 November Second stage interviews - 25 November 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 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 description Job responsibilities 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. About the Role Established 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 Worcester 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 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 November Second stage interviews - 25 November 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 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 Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/AHP/Paramedic, Recognised management or leadership qualification (or equivalent experience), Non-medical prescriber (or willing to undertake) Desirable Palliative care qualification Experience Essential 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 Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/AHP/Paramedic, Recognised management or leadership qualification (or equivalent experience), Non-medical prescriber (or willing to undertake) Desirable Palliative care qualification Experience Essential 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Acorns Children’s Hospice Trust Address Birmingham Hospice 103 Oak Tree Lane Birmingham West Midlands B29 6HZ Employer's website https://www.acorns.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)