Farleigh Hospice

Community Team Manager

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

Are you a motivated, forward thinking, talented individual with a passion for service improvement within a multidisciplinary team who provide care to patients and their families within mid Essex?

Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changings needs of the community we serve, and we are looking for highly motivated Community Team Manager to join our senior clinical team.

Main duties of the job

You will be a compassionate leader with excellent communication skills. You will be a clinician registered with a relevant professional body e.g.NMC, HCPC, GMC with ideally experience in palliative care and managing multidisciplinary teams. You will have the ability to problem solve, remain calm under pressure, and manage competing workloads. Farleigh Hospice is as an integral part of the emerging Integrated Care System.

You will report to the Head of Community Services and have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and act at a strategic level. You will continue to practice clinically in your designated field.

We offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.

About us

If you require further information please view the job description or contact the recruiting manager Vanessa Ince, Head of CommunityServiceson01245457378or emailvanessa.ince@farleighhospice.orgfor an informal chat. Applications via the Farleigh hospice website only.

(Please note If we receive a high number of applications, we will close the vacancy before the closing date)

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a six-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,618 to £55,573 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0396-26-0001

Job locations

Farleigh Hospice

North Court Road

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7FH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To support and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver an efficient holistic palliative care service, that can respond flexibly to patient and carer needs and is focused on achieving agreed outcomes for the patient

  • To manage and inspire a multidisciplinary workforce from novice to expertto work as one team

  • To actand practiceas a senior clinician within the community teams and, as required, the wider organisation

  • To innovate and streamline community processes and services by embedding quality improvement methodologyincluding clear outcome measures to produce efficient and highly performing community services

  • It is anticipated thatthe role willincludeclinical work in your set discipline (20%), management and leadership(80%) including supporting/deputising for the Head of Community Services when required

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To support and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver an efficient holistic palliative care service, that can respond flexibly to patient and carer needs and is focused on achieving agreed outcomes for the patient

  • To manage and inspire a multidisciplinary workforce from novice to expertto work as one team

  • To actand practiceas a senior clinician within the community teams and, as required, the wider organisation

  • To innovate and streamline community processes and services by embedding quality improvement methodologyincluding clear outcome measures to produce efficient and highly performing community services

  • It is anticipated thatthe role willincludeclinical work in your set discipline (20%), management and leadership(80%) including supporting/deputising for the Head of Community Services when required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post qualification experience, with 3 years at a senior clinical level
  • Currently practicing in your respective clinical fieldwith clear evidence ofpatient facing contactsat an advanced specialist level
  • A track record of delivering excellent services that meet diverse user needs
  • Experience of service development, flexible approaches and introducing innovative ideas to achieve outcomes for patients
  • Experience of collaborative working, internally and externally to achieve results
  • Experience of working withend of life orlong-term conditions

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Management experience of providing a commissioned service
  • Development of or engagement with patient user groups

Other Requirements

Desirable

  • Driving licence and car owner

Quality & Attributes

Essential

  • Passionate about Hospice Care and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation
  • Team player who can work as part of our One Team ethos
  • High level of emotional intelligence and resilience
  • Flexible approach to work, with ability to work out of hours on occasions

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional healthcare qualification
  • Demonstrable experience and knowledge in palliative care or related discipline e.g. frailty, cancer services etc
  • Registered with a relevant professional body, e.g. GMC, NMC, HCPC
  • Recognised management, leadership or quality improvement qualification or demonstrable experience
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post qualification experience, with 3 years at a senior clinical level
  • Currently practicing in your respective clinical fieldwith clear evidence ofpatient facing contactsat an advanced specialist level
  • A track record of delivering excellent services that meet diverse user needs
  • Experience of service development, flexible approaches and introducing innovative ideas to achieve outcomes for patients
  • Experience of collaborative working, internally and externally to achieve results
  • Experience of working withend of life orlong-term conditions

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Management experience of providing a commissioned service
  • Development of or engagement with patient user groups

Other Requirements

Desirable

  • Driving licence and car owner

Quality & Attributes

Essential

  • Passionate about Hospice Care and enthusiasm for the vision of the organisation
  • Team player who can work as part of our One Team ethos
  • High level of emotional intelligence and resilience
  • Flexible approach to work, with ability to work out of hours on occasions

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional healthcare qualification
  • Demonstrable experience and knowledge in palliative care or related discipline e.g. frailty, cancer services etc
  • Registered with a relevant professional body, e.g. GMC, NMC, HCPC
  • Recognised management, leadership or quality improvement qualification or demonstrable experience

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Farleigh Hospice

Address

Farleigh Hospice

North Court Road

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7FH


Employer's website

https://www.farleighhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Farleigh Hospice

Address

Farleigh Hospice

North Court Road

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7FH


Employer's website

https://www.farleighhospice.org/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Community Services

Vanessa Ince

vanessa.ince@farleighhospice.org

01245457378

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£48,618 to £55,573 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0396-26-0001

Job locations

Farleigh Hospice

North Court Road

Broomfield

Chelmsford

CM1 7FH


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