Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Nurse to be part of our Clinical Services team – including, In House, Woodlands, Community and Specialist Play and Perinatal Services, supporting the leadership, management, development and transformation of Clinical Services at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.
The Clinical Services Team cares for babies, children and young people who are staying with us at The Ark including those visiting for events and daycare and the team also support children in their family homes and other community-settings. Providing families with choice is central to Noah’s Ark’s care model,
You’ll be based in The Ark – a stunning new building, set in a North London nature reserve. It’s a place of laughter, play and real connection, with an atmosphere that’s both supportive and inclusive.
With passionate individuals who share our passion to improve the lives of seriously unwell children and their families, we’re changing the landscape for Paediatric Palliative Care in North and Central London, North West London as well as Herts Valley.
Main duties of the job
You will be an experienced nurse who has developed skills in paediatric palliative and clinically complex care, leadership and management. Experience in change management is desirable.
You will have excellent clinical and communication skills, be creative and want to make a positive difference to the charity.
About us
At Noah’s 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 an organisation 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 recently 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 West and North 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.
We are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all and guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
We are seeking an experienced Senior Nurse to be part of our Clinical Services team – including, In House, Woodlands, Community and Specialist Play and Perinatal Services, supporting the leadership, management, development and transformation of Clinical Services at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.
The Clinical Services Team cares for babies, children and young people who are staying with us at The Ark including those visiting for events and daycare and the team also support children in their family homes and other community-settings. Providing families with choice is central to Noah’s Ark’s care model.
The post holder will play a crucial role in the continued development of the service and lead the operational delivery of family-centred care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care for referred babies, children, young people and their families.
You will support the team in providing clinical and holistic care support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families.
You’ll be based in The Ark – a stunning new building, set in a North London nature reserve. It’s a place of laughter, play and real connection, with an atmosphere that’s both supportive and inclusive.
With passionate individuals who share our passion to improve the lives of seriously unwell children and their families, we’re changing the landscape for Paediatric Palliative Care in North and Central London, North West London as well as Herts Valley.
ABOUT YOU
You will be an experienced nurse who has developed skills in paediatric palliative and clinically complex care, leadership and management. Experience in change management is desirable. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills, be creative and want to make a positive difference to the charity.
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disabilty confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
We are seeking an experienced Senior Nurse to be part of our Clinical Services team – including, In House, Woodlands, Community and Specialist Play and Perinatal Services, supporting the leadership, management, development and transformation of Clinical Services at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice.
The Clinical Services Team cares for babies, children and young people who are staying with us at The Ark including those visiting for events and daycare and the team also support children in their family homes and other community-settings. Providing families with choice is central to Noah’s Ark’s care model.
The post holder will play a crucial role in the continued development of the service and lead the operational delivery of family-centred care, ensuring the highest possible standards of care for referred babies, children, young people and their families.
You will support the team in providing clinical and holistic care support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families.
You’ll be based in The Ark – a stunning new building, set in a North London nature reserve. It’s a place of laughter, play and real connection, with an atmosphere that’s both supportive and inclusive.
With passionate individuals who share our passion to improve the lives of seriously unwell children and their families, we’re changing the landscape for Paediatric Palliative Care in North and Central London, North West London as well as Herts Valley.
ABOUT YOU
You will be an experienced nurse who has developed skills in paediatric palliative and clinically complex care, leadership and management. Experience in change management is desirable. You will have excellent clinical and communication skills, be creative and want to make a positive difference to the charity.
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.
Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disabilty confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Person Specification
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Essential
- Please refer to the job description for further information on this role
Desirable
Person Specification
n/a
Essential
- Please refer to the job description for further information on this role
Desirable
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.
