Director of Care
- NHS
- Full Time
- Maidenhead
- 85000.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional, experienced and inspiring candidate to join our Alexander Devine family. The successful candidate will lead our experienced and dedicated care team, sit within the Senior Management Team and hold true to our values and culture.
This role is instrumental in overseeing the delivery, sustainability and development of the highest quality of care.
Can you lead by example, are you a strong and motivated individual, can you build on our achievements and drive forward quality, continuous improvement and innovation in line with our values?
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have the advantage of having a supportive Board of Trustees and work closely with our CEO, be a part of a well-established and committed Senior Management Team, and an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Team who in turn lead an excellent care team. For this exciting and very rare opportunity, we are looking for an individual who possesses a proven track record in senior leadership and operational management experience in the provision of a health care setting with a record of achievement and success in this area.
You will be NMC registered and have post-qualification experience working for the benefit of people with a life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, chronic illness or other disability in acute, community, and palliative care settings.
For an informal discussion please contact Fiona Devine, Chief Executive and Founder, on 01628 822777.
What we offer:
Competitive salary.
Generous annual leave entitlement, plus your birthday off.
Contributory pension.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Death in Service cover.
Private medical insurance.
Free on-site parking.
About us
Alexander Devine is a purpose-built, award-winning childrens hospice service based in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Our local market town sits alongside the river Thames, with exceptional transport links including the Elizabeth line. Our service covers Berkshire, South Bucks and into surrounding counties.
Are you as passionate about childrens palliative care, as we are?
We are a well-respected local charity making a huge difference to life limited and life threatened children. The child and family are at the heart of all that we do.
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service is recruiting to the exciting role of Director of Care. A pivotal leadership position ensuring the delivery of the highest quality and compassionate care for babies, children, young people and their families. This post will build on recognised achievements.
You will:
Oversee the management and performance of Hospice care, reporting to the CEO and advising the Board of Trustees.
Contribute to the operational management and strategic development of the whole charity by fully participating as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT)
Be accountable for ensuring Alexander Devines care service is in line with the overall aims of the charity and the strategic and operational plans. To work with the Governance Lead to ensure requirements satisfy external regulations.
Provide strong visible leadership for the care service, driving forward quality, continuous improvement and innovation.
Work collaboratively alongside the CEO with ICBs, supporting the development of contracts and commissioning.
To work with other childrens palliative care providers, both locally and nationally, influencing, supporting and contributing to the development of childrens and young peoples palliative care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of palliative care nursing.
- Experience of managing compliance with regulatory bodies.
- Experience at a Senior level of strong core management and strategic thinking.
- Experience of effective clinical teaching.
- Experience of interrupting data and reports and translating into information relevant to charity systems.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a charitable environment.
- Experience of effective public speaking.
- Experience of contracts and commissioning.
Skills
Essential
- Inspirational and strong leadership skills
- Strong IT skills.
- Budgetary knowledge and experience
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Effective networking skills.
- The ability to work under pressure and problem solve.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered.
- Educated to post grad qualification or above in a health-related subject.
- Significant senior leadership.
- Evidence of continuous professional development and teaching.
Desirable
- Management qualification.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to the mission and ethos of Alexander Devine Childrens Hospice Service.
- Able to work within and uphold our core values: determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture and empathy
- Ability to show compassion, resilience, vision and to inspire others.
- Ability to communicate at sensitive times to families and colleagues.
- Full driving licence and use of own vehicle for business purposes.
- Willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS.
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
Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service
Address
Snowball Hill
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 3LU
