Job summary
We have a unique and exciting opportunity to
recruit a Clinical Director at Willowbrook Hospice. We are looking for an experienced
leader to foster our caring, compassionate and inclusive culture and drive
innovation in our clinical services operating across the Hospice. This is a
demanding role and requires someone with exceptional leadership, resilience and
clinical skills.
The Clinical Director will work
alongside the Medical Director and Corporate Director as
a key member of an Executive Management Team in running Willowbrook Hospice.
You will have a responsibility to manage and lead all clinical services and
multi-disciplinary teams at a strategic and operational level. As part of the
Senior Executive Management Team, you will work closely with
all colleagues in ensuring Willowbrook Hospice Strategy is developed and
implemented within the Hospice and across the local health economy.
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate
substantial expertise in clinical and operational management as well as
strategic development.
Main duties of the job
As Chief Nurse, you will take responsibility for the overall
management and leadership of the Clinical Services delivered by Willowbrook
Hospice within the inpatient unit, outreach, clinical support services and
community based provision. You will also have a role in promoting the aims and
objectives of specialist palliative care within the communities of St Helens
& Knowsley, representing Willowbrook Hospice.
You will provide visible leadership and promote high standards by
modelling the values and behaviours expected of a senior manager in the Hospice.
You will have a professional and management line of accountability directly to
the Board of Trustees.
About us
Willowbrook Hospice is an independent
UK charity formed in 1993 to establish and create a local, specialist
palliative care unit for the communities of St Helens & Knowsley. With all
the positive encouragement and generous contributions from our community we opened
our doors in 1997 and, to date, have provided care, compassion and comfort, to
over 10,000 people. We work in
partnership with acute hospitals, primary care, community services and
voluntary organisations to care for and support patients, their families and
carers. We have a well-earned reputation for the delivery of high-quality care
that is special and unique to each individual person. We
proudly give everything we can back to the communities that support us.
Our
Mission is to Care, Educate and Engage as reflected in our rating of
‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality
Commission at our last inspection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Director will have
responsibility to manage and lead all clinical services and multi-disciplinary
team at a strategic and operational level whilst actively contributing to the
overall management of the Hospice as a member of the Hospice’s Senior Executive
Management Team. Act in the capacity of:
·
Registered
Manager ensuring compliance with the regulations under the Care Standards Act
2000 as amended by the Health and Social Care Act October 2014
·
Accountable
Officer for Controlled Drugs ensuring compliance with the Controlled Drugs
(Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2006
·
Freedom to
Speak Up Guardian ( Care Quality Commission)
·
Joint
Governance Lead ensuring robust internal governance
·
Lead
Confirmer for nursing revalidation ensuring compliance with Nursing and
Midwifery Order 2001
More information can be found in the
full job description and person specification. For an
informal conversation or to arrange an informal visit please contact our Human
Resources Manager Emma Creighton emmac@willowbrookhospice.org.uk or direct telephone line 0151 430 3508.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Director will have
responsibility to manage and lead all clinical services and multi-disciplinary
team at a strategic and operational level whilst actively contributing to the
overall management of the Hospice as a member of the Hospice’s Senior Executive
Management Team. Act in the capacity of:
·
Registered
Manager ensuring compliance with the regulations under the Care Standards Act
2000 as amended by the Health and Social Care Act October 2014
·
Accountable
Officer for Controlled Drugs ensuring compliance with the Controlled Drugs
(Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2006
·
Freedom to
Speak Up Guardian ( Care Quality Commission)
·
Joint
Governance Lead ensuring robust internal governance
·
Lead
Confirmer for nursing revalidation ensuring compliance with Nursing and
Midwifery Order 2001
More information can be found in the
full job description and person specification. For an
informal conversation or to arrange an informal visit please contact our Human
Resources Manager Emma Creighton emmac@willowbrookhospice.org.uk or direct telephone line 0151 430 3508.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to show empathy with a Hospice vision.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of end of life care issues.
- Show energy, drive and resilience with the ability to deliver under pressure.
- Have an empowering style that values the contribution of others.
- to be committed to audit review/outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills.
- Extensive broad clinical experience.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the service needs.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, families and other professionals.
- Be solution focussed.
Desirable
- A robust understanding of CQC frameworks.
- Knowledge of National Guardian Office.
- Understand principles of project management.
- Proven success in grant applications.
- Evidence of broad digital and technology skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing change and of working strategically.
- Proven evidence of current Senior Healthcare Management experience (+5 years).
- Experience of meeting regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Desirable
- Evidence of having worked in Hospice and/or Specialist Palliative Care environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced 1st Level RN active on the NMC register.
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject.
- Level 7 / Masters degree in relevant subject.
- Management qualification.
Desirable
- Diploma with relevant Palliative Care elements.
- Dual registration.
- Leadership qualification.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to show empathy with a Hospice vision.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of end of life care issues.
- Show energy, drive and resilience with the ability to deliver under pressure.
- Have an empowering style that values the contribution of others.
- to be committed to audit review/outcomes.
- Excellent interpersonal and active listening skills.
- Extensive broad clinical experience.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the service needs.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills with patients, families and other professionals.
- Be solution focussed.
Desirable
- A robust understanding of CQC frameworks.
- Knowledge of National Guardian Office.
- Understand principles of project management.
- Proven success in grant applications.
- Evidence of broad digital and technology skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing change and of working strategically.
- Proven evidence of current Senior Healthcare Management experience (+5 years).
- Experience of meeting regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Desirable
- Evidence of having worked in Hospice and/or Specialist Palliative Care environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced 1st Level RN active on the NMC register.
- Educated to degree level in relevant subject.
- Level 7 / Masters degree in relevant subject.
- Management qualification.
Desirable
- Diploma with relevant Palliative Care elements.
- Dual registration.
- Leadership qualification.
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).
Additional information
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).
