Director of Care (Maternity cover)

Designed by families, for families, The Ark was opened in September 2019 by the Mayor of London. The grounds offer wheelchair accessible outdoor experiences, including a Woodland Walk through a 7-acre nature reserve, a hydrotherapy pool and overnight suites for families to be close to their loved ones. At The Ark we are able to provide Specialist Care and Nursing for babies, children and young people, supporting their full clinical, emotional, social and practical needs. We have created a space where children who are seriously unwell are accepted as they are, safe to play, explore, express themselves and build confidence. Rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, the charity has had a sustained period of growth over the last two years and we are looking for high quality employees to come and be a part of that success. Our expert staff and trained volunteers provide clinical, emotional and practical support for families across North and Central London and Herts Valley. We carefully adapt our support for every child and offer it wherever it is required - whether in their home, their community or at our state-of-the-art children's hospice building, The Ark, in Barnet. JOB DESCRIPTION The Director of Care will be responsible for the leadership, management and ongoing development of the Care Team. Will play a lead role in the strategic development and operational delivery of family-centred care, ensuring the highest possible standards for the babies, children, young people and their families. On behalf of the hospice, to hold the public position of CQC Registered Manager. The Director of Care will be responsible for enabling multi-disciplinary teamwork, liaising with colleagues and teams across the hospice and for the continued development of high quality holistic and clinical care and practice. The post holder will provide strong, visible and supportive leadership to Heads of Department and Governace and Quality Leads enabling them to effectively lead their teams and continually review and develop services to improve outcomes for babies, children, young people and their families. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team and participate in effective leadership of The Charity, alongside strategy and policy development and delivery. Building relationships with other providers, commissioners and regulators of children's palliative, end of life, health and social care. ABOUT YOU You will be an experienced leader within a healthcare setting who can inspire and motivate a large multidisciplinary team. You will need to be visible within the hospice setiing and will need to quickly establish relationships with both your Senior Leadership peers, the Trustee Board and also the wider care team. As a registered nurse you will lead with clinical expertise and credibility, balancing the strategic and governance elements to the role. Crucially, you will be a natural people leader who can galvanise the team and effectively manage operational changes, working with your care leadership team.

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