At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multi-disciplinary team providing compassionate palliative care to children in the community.
- Company: Acorns Children's Hospice, dedicated to supporting children with life-limiting conditions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee discounts, health cash plan, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment committed to children's rights and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your clinical skills.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in palliative care and strong clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 53040 - 53040 £ per year.
Acorns Children's Hospice are looking for a Children's Palliative Community Clinical Lead to join the team in our Three Counties Hospice, Worcester. The Community Clinical Lead will manage a multi-disciplinary team, develop programmes of care and provide nursing care to children and young people with a range of complex health needs, life limiting or life‑threatening conditions in the community.
About the Role
At Acorns Children’s Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care for children, and young people with life‑limiting and life‑threatening conditions, and we support their families through every step of their journey, and through transition. Our work is defined by compassion, expertise, and an unwavering belief that every child deserves comfort, dignity, and the chance to experience joy.
- Manage and be responsible for the supervision and development of a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate expertise in symptom management and end of life care including after death care, to support staff to develop skills.
- Holistically assess the situation and needs of children with life limiting conditions inclusive of family needs and demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge for the delivery of high‑quality patient care.
- Work collaboratively with initiating, planning and facilitating multi‑disciplinary discharge and care planning meetings.
- Advocate for children and their families with other professionals for access to services regarding end of life plans/symptom control promoting the child and family’s points of view.
- Provide health education information to the child and family, to promote a healthy lifestyle and where appropriate address public health issues.
About You
- Registered Nurse.
- Non‑medical prescriber (or willing to undertake).
- Experience of palliative care.
- Ability to demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical skills to include IV therapy, patient assessment skills, airway management and to develop further skills as required.
What We Offer
- £46,920 to £53,040 per annum.
- 37.5 hours per week.
- Based in Three Counties Hospice, Worcester (WR5 3EZ).
- Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card.
- Discounts on refurbished tech.
- Health cash plan.
- Gym membership and equipment discount scheme.
- Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment.
- Wellbeing, legal and financial support.
- Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more.
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme.
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.
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. In addition, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of immunisation against specific diseases or confirm their willingness to receive the necessary vaccinations.
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 Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
Palliative Community Clinical Lead in Worcester employer: Acorns-Children
Acorns Children's Hospice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment for those dedicated to providing palliative care for children and young people. Located in Worcester, our team benefits from extensive career development opportunities through Acorns Academy, alongside a generous benefits package that includes employee discounts, health cash plans, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of families during their most challenging times, while enjoying a fulfilling career in a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation.
