Job summary
Are you ready to take the next
step in your leadership journey?
We are offering a short-term but high-impact opportunity to work in a senior clinical
governance role within a forward-thinking, high-performing team. You will join us
as a Clinical Governance Lead, working closely with our experienced Specialist
Clinical Leads, Matron, and Quality Lead and reporting directly to the
Director of Patient Services.
In
our staff survey in June 2025 100% of those who responded said they would trust
the care that we provide to their friends and family and 97% agree that care of
patients/service users is the hospices top priority.
Hours: 15 hours per week, Flexible working.
Duration:
6 months -
September 2025 to end of March 2026 (possible extension).
What is the role?
This is an exciting
opportunity for someone looking for a secondment or development role to enhance
their leadership portfolio. You will play a central part in delivering our
existing governance action plan and driving forward our ambition to maintain
Outstanding CQC standards (last achieved in 2021). You will also help ensure the
highest standards of care and continuous improvement remain at the heart of our
services.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a confident
and improvement-minded leader someone who is passionate about getting things
right for patients and families, striving for excellence, understanding patient
safety and quality improvement and collaborative working. Ideally, you will bring
some experience in clinical governance or quality
roles, but we will provide support and guidance throughout to help you thrive in
this role.
We are an ambitious organisation with a strong culture of improvement, learning, and
excellence and we are looking for someone who shares our values and energy.
Come
and bring your leadership to a team thats already delivering excellence and
help shape what comes next.
Please explore our quality account using the attached link. It's a fantastic opportunity to dive into the dedication and care we put into providing the best possible services for our patients.
This
could be a developmental post for the right person with adjustments to
responsibilities, greater level of support and leadership oversight from the
Director of Patient Services.
Please talk to our Community Matron Jane Green (07544 391506), or Naomi McKenna Quality Lead (07533 050677) for more
information. Informal site visits are welcome.
The
Director of Patient Services is on annual leave until 12 August 2025. Email carolynbell@prospect-hospice.net
if you would like an informal discussion.
Interviews will take place week
commencing 18 August, with a start date preferably from 8 September 2025.
About us
Prospect Hospice is an independent hospice supporting a community of
300,000 people in Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire, and the villages of
Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.
It is the only dedicated provider of
specialist end of life care services within it's locality. The Hospices
multi-professionals teams support people in the community, in care homes, at
the Great Western Hospital and at the Hospice in Wroughton. Care is also
extended to the families and friends of patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide visible, inspiring leadership across all clinical hospice teams to embed effective clinical governance practices and a culture of excellence.
Lead the development and delivery of the Patient Services Strategy, encompassing governance, quality, compliance, and patient safety.
Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the CQC improvement plan, maintaining robust evidence and identifying/reporting compliance gaps.
Conduct organisation-wide governance reviews in collaboration with the Quality Lead, ensuring ongoing quality improvement and assurance.
Support team leaders in developing and maintaining strong clinical assurance frameworks and promoting governance in everyday practice.
Chair regular governance meetings with clinical and multi-professional teams to drive service improvement, communication, and learning.
Ensure quality of care is continuously improved through critical reflection, learning, and collaboration with the Matron, Clinical Leads, and Quality Lead.
For a detailed overview of the job, please refer to the
attached job description document.
UK Registration
Applicants must possess a current UK
professional registration with either the GMC, NMC, or HCPC.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Prospect Hospice does not hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence under the UK Immigration System, therefore candidates are required to have eligibility to live and work in the UK prior to applying.
To find out more or to apply please visit our website www.prospect-hospice.netjobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide visible, inspiring leadership across all clinical hospice teams to embed effective clinical governance practices and a culture of excellence.
Lead the development and delivery of the Patient Services Strategy, encompassing governance, quality, compliance, and patient safety.
Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the CQC improvement plan, maintaining robust evidence and identifying/reporting compliance gaps.
Conduct organisation-wide governance reviews in collaboration with the Quality Lead, ensuring ongoing quality improvement and assurance.
Support team leaders in developing and maintaining strong clinical assurance frameworks and promoting governance in everyday practice.
Chair regular governance meetings with clinical and multi-professional teams to drive service improvement, communication, and learning.
Ensure quality of care is continuously improved through critical reflection, learning, and collaboration with the Matron, Clinical Leads, and Quality Lead.
For a detailed overview of the job, please refer to the
attached job description document.
UK Registration
Applicants must possess a current UK
professional registration with either the GMC, NMC, or HCPC.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Prospect Hospice does not hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence under the UK Immigration System, therefore candidates are required to have eligibility to live and work in the UK prior to applying.
To find out more or to apply please visit our website www.prospect-hospice.netjobs
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance requirements and processes.
- Evidence of strong leadership skills and effective change management.
- Experience in policy development and implementation.
- Experience of undertaking audit (and research participation) including identification of audit needs to drive service improvements.
Desirable
- Informal and formal teaching experience.
- Experience and operational understanding of delivery of specialist palliative care.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology & leading improvement projects and innovation.
- Evidence of working with a range of professionals across differing organisations and boundaries.
- Knowledge of current National Palliative Care guidance and initiatives.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
- Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice.
- To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
- Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
- Highly motivated and keen to succeed.
- Aspire Values role model and ensure these are applied across services.
Skills
Essential
- Able to analyse information quickly.
- Innovative approach to problem solving, managing conflict.
- Able to work to tight deadlines, take on unscheduled tasks and work under pressure.
- Confident IT skills.
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse data.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Evidence of advanced negotiation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC/HCPC/GMC)
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification or equivalent.
- Leadership or Management Qualification.
- Full valid UK driving license and must have access to a car with appropriate business insurance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance requirements and processes.
- Evidence of strong leadership skills and effective change management.
- Experience in policy development and implementation.
- Experience of undertaking audit (and research participation) including identification of audit needs to drive service improvements.
Desirable
- Informal and formal teaching experience.
- Experience and operational understanding of delivery of specialist palliative care.
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodology & leading improvement projects and innovation.
- Evidence of working with a range of professionals across differing organisations and boundaries.
- Knowledge of current National Palliative Care guidance and initiatives.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
- Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice.
- To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
- Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
- Highly motivated and keen to succeed.
- Aspire Values role model and ensure these are applied across services.
Skills
Essential
- Able to analyse information quickly.
- Innovative approach to problem solving, managing conflict.
- Able to work to tight deadlines, take on unscheduled tasks and work under pressure.
- Confident IT skills.
Desirable
- Ability to interpret and analyse data.
- Advanced communication skills.
- Evidence of advanced negotiation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC/HCPC/GMC)
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification or equivalent.
- Leadership or Management Qualification.
- Full valid UK driving license and must have access to a car with appropriate business insurance.
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).
