Interim Head of Supportive Care


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£73,474.49 to £83,959.64 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E8 4SA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Sept 2026

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Summary

Strategic Leadership Lead the development and delivery of the Supportive Care Services Departmental Plan in line with the Hospice Strategy 2026 - 2031. Develop innovative approaches to supportive and rehabilitative palliative care that increase reach, accessibility and impact. Contribute to organisational planning, governance, quality improvement and business development initiatives. Ensure services support the Hospice vision that everyone with a life-limiting illness is supported to live well until the end of life. Champion the Hospice values of compassion, advocacy, justice, quality and respect for human dignity. Service Development and Community Engagement Lead the development and transformation of integrated supportive care services across inpatient, outpatient, and community, virtual and volunteer-led settings. Drive innovation, service redesign and the expansion of supportive care, rehabilitation and wellbeing services to improve access, outcomes and sustainability. Ensure services are responsive to the needs of diverse and underserved communities, reducing health inequalities and improving equitable access to hospice care. Develop strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, commissioners, community and voluntary sector organisations to strengthen service delivery and community engagement. Lead initiatives that raise awareness of hospice services and support the co-production of services with patients, carers, volunteers and community stakeholders. Provide strategic leadership for volunteer services, expanding volunteer-led programmes and demonstrating their impact through measurable outcomes. Identify opportunities for service growth, research, external funding and new models of care that extend the reach and impact of hospice services. Represent the Hospice at local, regional and national forums, promoting excellence in supportive and rehabilitative palliative care. Safeguarding Act as the Hospices Designated Safeguarding Lead for adults and children. Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on safeguarding across all Hospice services. Lead the development and implementation of safeguarding policies, procedures and governance frameworks. Ensure effective management of safeguarding concerns, working closely with statutory and partner agencies. Promote a culture of safeguarding, dignity and inclusion across the organisation. Monitor safeguarding compliance, training, audits and organisational learning, providing assurance to senior leadership and the board. Ensure safeguarding practice supports the Hospices commitment to quality, equity of access and protecting vulnerable people. Research, Education and Innovation Provide strategic and operational leadership for supportive care services, ensuring safe, effective, compassionate and high-quality care. Lead and develop managers, multidisciplinary teams and volunteers, promoting a positive, inclusive and values-driven culture. Lead workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, staff development and wellbeing to ensure services are sustainable and responsive to future needs. Promote continuous learning, innovation, quality improvement and reflective practice. Ensure effective governance, safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all services. Monitor performance, outcomes and key indicators, using data, audit and feedback to drive improvement and demonstrate impact. Manage budgets, resources and workforce utilisation effectively, ensuring value for money and financial sustainability. Lead the development of volunteer contributions across supportive care services, maximising engagement and impact. Produce assurance and performance reports for the Senior Management Team, Committees and Board. Participate in the Hospice Manager On-Call rota and contribute to organisational leadership and strategic development. Management and Workforce Development Promote evidence-based practice across supportive care services. Support research, innovation and service evaluation activities. Develop partnerships with education providers and clinical networks. Ensure learning from research and best practice is embedded across services Participate in the hospice education programme.

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