Job summary
The Role
Were looking for a clinically qualified and experienced leader to head our In-Patient Care service across two sites: Pembury and Five Ashes.
As Head of In-Patient Care, youll lead a large, skilled team to deliver high-quality palliative care around the clock. Youll ensure seamless admissions, maintain excellent occupancy, and support patients and families to experience compassionate, goal-focused care.
This is a key leadership post reporting directly to the Director of Care Services. Youll work alongside other Heads of Service to make sure our care is joined-up, consistent, and outstanding.
If youre passionate about excellence in hospice care and want to lead with impact, we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Lead the In-Patient Care workforce to deliver the highest standards of care.
Operations and Governance
Manage occupancy, performance, and risk. Ensure all care complies with governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
Collaboration
Work with multi-disciplinary teams, GPs, and external partners to ensure continuity of care.
People Management
Inspire a high-performing team. Ensure everyone has the tools, support, and leadership to thrive.
Service Development
Respond to patient feedback, audit outcomes and emerging needs. Drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Culture
Promote our values and foster a culture of learning, collaboration and accountability.
About us
About Hospice in the Weald
Hospice in the Weald is a leading charitable organisation providing compassionate and holistic hospice palliative care. As an independent charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to fund to support our services. We pride ourselves on our values: Honest, Kind, Learning, Sustainable, Ambitious, Effective, which guide every aspect of our care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership
Lead the In-Patient Care workforce to deliver the highest standards of care.
Operations and Governance
Manage occupancy, performance, and risk. Ensure all care complies with governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
Collaboration
Work with multi-disciplinary teams, GPs, and external partners to ensure continuity of care.
People Management
Inspire a high-performing team. Ensure everyone has the tools, support, and leadership to thrive.
Service Development
Respond to patient feedback, audit outcomes and emerging needs. Drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Culture
Promote our values and foster a culture of learning, collaboration and accountability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership
Lead the In-Patient Care workforce to deliver the highest standards of care.
Operations and Governance
Manage occupancy, performance, and risk. Ensure all care complies with governance frameworks and regulatory standards.
Collaboration
Work with multi-disciplinary teams, GPs, and external partners to ensure continuity of care.
People Management
Inspire a high-performing team. Ensure everyone has the tools, support, and leadership to thrive.
Service Development
Respond to patient feedback, audit outcomes and emerging needs. Drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Culture
Promote our values and foster a culture of learning, collaboration and accountability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Person Specification
- Essential
- Registered clinical qualification and membership of a relevant body
- Significant leadership and management experience in health or social care
- In-depth knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organised, responsive and forward-thinking
Desirable
- Desirable
- Palliative care qualification at Masters level.
- Experience in hospice or palliative care
- Leadership qualification
- Skilled in data analysis and improvement planning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Person Specification
- Essential
- Registered clinical qualification and membership of a relevant body
- Significant leadership and management experience in health or social care
- In-depth knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organised, responsive and forward-thinking
Desirable
- Desirable
- Palliative care qualification at Masters level.
- Experience in hospice or palliative care
- Leadership qualification
- Skilled in data analysis and improvement planning
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).
