Head of Naomi House and Paediatric Services

Naomi House is a leading UK children's hospice, providing expert care and support to babies, children and young adults with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. We support families through the good days, difficult days and last days.

To continue delivering outstanding care and to meet the evolving needs of the children and families we support, we are seeking an exceptional head to lead Naomi House & Paediatric Services and to play a pivotal leadership role within the Care Directorate.

• Work closely with the Director of Care (Registered Manager) and the wider Care Leadership Team, shaping paediatric hospice services at Naomi House and helping ensure we meet and exceed Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards to provide specialist, compassionate care in our purpose-built hospice.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership to Clinical Team Managers and the wider Care Team, developing paediatric care in line with current research, evidence-based practice and national guidance.
• Maintain a visible clinical presence, champion high standards of care, safety and governance, and support, inspire and develop a diverse multidisciplinary workforce.
• Demonstrate resilience, compassion and strength of character; lead in a setting that is emotionally demanding but rewarding and ensure Naomi House delivers exceptional care for future generations.

• Registered Nurse with significant paediatric nursing experience, including care for children with complex, life-limiting conditions.
• Strong leadership and management experience from a hospice, NHS, or comparable healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge, innovate and lead change.
• Experience of safeguarding, clinical governance, service development and people management is essential.

• Comprehensive benefits package including flexible working options.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Group pension scheme (with continuation of NHS pension for eligible candidates).
• Life assurance, HSF Health cash plan, blue light discount, free onsite parking.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth in a modern, supportive, purpose-built environment.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and provide references covering the last 5 years. A driving licence is essential due to rural location.

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion or visit with Erika Lipscombe, Director of Care, please contact Debbi Cook, People Advisor, at Debbi.cook@naomihouse.org.uk or on telephone 01962 760060.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Naomi House & Jacksplace are an Equal Opportunities employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and strive to support candidates with additional needs during the interview process. If you require any accommodations or adjustments, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date once sufficient suitable applications have been received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.