Head of Children's Services - Grimsby, United Kingdom - St Andrew's Hospice

St Andrew's Hospice

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Grimsby, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Head of Children's Services

Full time hours per week
This is a special opportunity for an experienced Leader, you'll have passion and motivation in abundance.

Are you someone who enjoys spending time with children and young people, providing fun filled opportunities and creating special memories? As this is the experience we have, here, at St Andrew's Hospice.

We offer a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where our children, families and workforce are at the heart of everything we do, in striving to make each day enjoyable for everyone.

This role will make a real difference to the lives of children who have palliative care needs and life limiting conditions, in keeping the child at the centre of everything that we do - alongside supporting our families throughout their journey from referral to end of life and bereavement support.

It is often said that being in palliative care nursing is a real honour and privilege but is frequently overlooked as a career pathway.

Here are St Andrew's we strive to make every second count, and where every moment creates a memory for the family.

We aim to bring joy, happiness and laughter to our Children's Services, and support tears and sad times with the utmost care and compassion.

Every child and family are different, every conversation and everything we put into place for our families is supported with an individualised plan of care.

You will have a wonderful opportunity to lead and shape the future of our Children's Service where you have a role with time Time to spend with our children and their families, time to make a difference and time to care - this is what makes our organisation special.

As the senior clinical lead within Andy's Children's Hospice, you will lead a diverse service, which includes Hospice at Home, outpatient and inpatient provision, supported by an amazing Team.

You will be accessible, encouraging and visionary, with an aim to reach as many children and families as possible in delivering the highest quality care and support.

This role is part of the hospice's Leadership Team, whereby you will be part of a dedicated group of professionals, who all play a valuable part in the success of our Hospice.

Every single penny, every single pound brought in from donations, charitable events, our shops and legacies, provides the essential care for our children, young people and families.

We put our workforce front and centre, being the beating heart of St Andrew's Hospice.
- "As the line Manager for this role, and as the Director of Clinical Services, I very much look forward to working with our new Head of Children's Services. I am excited to support the great ideas and innovation that you may bring to the role. Nursing is all about care, compassion, dedication, and devotion and here we can care for our patients to the fullest in making those everlasting memories for our families and this is a real privilege. If you want to be part of our amazing team, then I would love to hear from you"_. Karen Higgins, Director of Clinical Services, St Andrew's Hospice.

In return we offer you:

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Competitive salary.
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Contributory pension scheme.
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Excellent annual leave.
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Occupational Schemes.
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Life Insurance x 3 salary.
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Paid Professional Registrations
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Access to excellent staff benefits.
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Employee Assistance Programme.
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Excellent CPD.
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Flexible working.
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Tolls paid for staff who live over the Humber Bridge.
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Lease Car Scheme (NHS Fleet).
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Long Service Reward Scheme.

Closing date: 15th April 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 22nd April 202- We reserve the right to extend, withdraw or close vacancies where necessary. _

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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