Clinical Lead- Childrens Hospice

You will be at the forefront helping us shape the future of these exciting new services and meet the needs of even more individuals with life-limiting illnesses. Your role will involve nursing care, practice audit, clinical supervision and staff development, so as well as being RN Adult qualified, you will also have the skills and understanding to help people make the most of their abilities. A strong clinical background combined with good leadership skills is a must.
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To provide  leadership  to groups of Care Team Staff and  to undertake responsibility
for leadership in one or more areas of care functions, whilst maintaining a “hands on”
contribution  as  a  member  of  the  Care  Team.  To  liaise  fully  with  other  Clinical
Managers  and  Director  of  Care,  but  in  their  absence,  take  responsibility  for  the
effective organisation and delivery of care across all services.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
1.  To provide clinical  leadership  to members of  the Care Team, which  includes
clinical supervision, practice audit, development and training.
2.  To provide clinical expertise advice and guidance  to all members of the care
Team and Director of Care as required.
3.  To support the effective and efficient running of the hospice.
 
Key tasks
 
Clinical
 
To assist  in  the day  to day  running of  the service,  in particular  the clinical and care
elements.
 
To provide evidence based advice and guidance to all members of the Care Team.
 
To  act  as  a  resource  to   staff  regarding  aspects  of clinical practice and care.
 
Salary up to £36,000 plus enhancements.
Car owner preferred as we are in a remote location
Benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme (with the ability to remain in the NHS pension scheme for current members). Life assurance scheme and a pleasant working environment