Job summary
Prospect Hospice is seeking an experienced senior
clinical leader to take strategic and operational responsibility for our
community palliative and end-of-life care services across Swindon, Marlborough
and Northeast Wiltshire.
This is a substantive senior leadership role with
accountability for service performance, workforce, quality, governance and
system partnership working.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
(Monday Friday, with flexibility as required)
Equivalent to NHS Band 8a
(please note we are not on agenda for change)
The role
Reporting to the Director of Patient Services, you
will provide visible, professional and operational leadership for:
Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
Community Clinical Nurse Specialists
Hospice at Home
Community Clinical Administration
You will be accountable for ensuring services are:
Safe robust governance, risk management and safe
staffing
Effective evidence-based practice and measurable
outcomes
Caring compassionate, patient-centred care
Responsive timely, equitable access across the
community
Well-led strong leadership culture aligned to CQC
standards
You will oversee service performance, KPIs, budget
management, workforce planning and regulatory compliance, while leading service
development and transformation in response to local need and national
palliative care priorities.
Main duties of the job
System Leadership & Strategic Impact
This role extends beyond operational delivery.
You will:
- Represent the hospice in the ICB and system forums
- Strengthen integration with NHS community services, primary care, acute trusts and voluntary sector partners
- Contribute to neighbourhood and single point of contact models
- Lead service redesign and innovation
- Support business case development and service expansion opportunities
- Contribute to education, research, audit and quality improvement programmes
About You
We are looking for a leader operating at NHS Band 8a level (or equivalent) with:
Current UK professional registration (NMC/HCPC or equivalent)
Significant senior clinical leadership experience in community and/or palliative care
Proven operational management of clinical services, including workforce and budget responsibility
Strong knowledge of CQC standards and clinical governance frameworks
Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams in complex, emotionally demanding environments
Experience of cross-organisational partnership working
A postgraduate qualification in leadership, advanced clinical practice or palliative care is desirable.
How to Apply
Please apply on our web site - Vacant Positions - Prospect Hospice
Interviews will be held on 7th April 2026.
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
Our vision is a community where death is no longer a taboo and everyone lives and dies well.
Our mission is that we will work with and through others using our skills and expertise so that people have choice and support at the end of their life.
In order to make these a reality we have developed four strategic priorities which give direction to all that we do. Our values, guiding the work of the hospice focus on six areas. These apply to all who work on behalf of Prospect Hospice, including trustees.
Secure the continuity of Prospect Hospice charity for our community for generations to come
Take pride in being a great place to work and thrive
Deliver bespoke specialist care that supports dignity and choice
Use our expertise to educate and influence the delivery of excellence in end-of-life care
You will bring strategic thinking, emotional
intelligence, resilience and a proactive, improvement-focused approach.
Informal visits are encouraged. Please contact
Carolyn Bell, Director of Patient Services, CarolynBell@prospect-hospice.net to
arrange this and Jane Green our retiring community matron JaneGreen@prospect-hospice.net will
be very happy to talk to you about Prospect Hospice and this role.
Please
note, should we receive an overwhelming response for the job advertised, we
reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
UK
Registration
Applicants
must have current UK professional GMC/NMC/HCPC registration
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.
Equality
& Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a
diverse and inclusive workingenvironment.
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.
To find out
more or to apply please visit our website www.prospect-hospice.netjobs
Please refer to the attached job
description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities,
qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our vision is a community where death is no longer a taboo and everyone lives and dies well.
Our mission is that we will work with and through others using our skills and expertise so that people have choice and support at the end of their life.
In order to make these a reality we have developed four strategic priorities which give direction to all that we do. Our values, guiding the work of the hospice focus on six areas. These apply to all who work on behalf of Prospect Hospice, including trustees.
Secure the continuity of Prospect Hospice charity for our community for generations to come
Take pride in being a great place to work and thrive
Deliver bespoke specialist care that supports dignity and choice
Use our expertise to educate and influence the delivery of excellence in end-of-life care
You will bring strategic thinking, emotional
intelligence, resilience and a proactive, improvement-focused approach.
Informal visits are encouraged. Please contact
Carolyn Bell, Director of Patient Services, CarolynBell@prospect-hospice.net to
arrange this and Jane Green our retiring community matron JaneGreen@prospect-hospice.net will
be very happy to talk to you about Prospect Hospice and this role.
Please
note, should we receive an overwhelming response for the job advertised, we
reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
UK
Registration
Applicants
must have current UK professional GMC/NMC/HCPC registration
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.
Equality
& Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a
diverse and inclusive workingenvironment.
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.
To find out
more or to apply please visit our website www.prospect-hospice.netjobs
Please refer to the attached job
description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities,
qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
- Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
- Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice and encourage others to do the same.
- To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
- Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive, and values-based leadership aligned with hospice ASPIRE values.
- High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-awareness.
- Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Reflective, resilient and patient centred.
- Flexible and committed to professional development.
- Role model for professional accountability, integrity, and continuous learning.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Allied Health Professional) with current registration with the relevant professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC).
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
- Postgraduate qualification in leadership, advanced clinical practice, or palliative/end-of-life care or similar level experience and a commitment to further study.
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior clinical leadership and management experience within community and/or palliative care services.
- Proven experience of operational management of clinical services, including workforce management, performance monitoring, and service delivery.
- Demonstrable experience of working within a clinical governance framework, including audit, risk management, incident investigation, and quality improvement.
- Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams in complex and emotionally demanding clinical environments.
- In-depth knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care principles, community healthcare delivery, and integrated care systems.
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations, quality standards and regulatory compliance within clinical services.
- Knowledge of national and local policy relating to palliative and end-of-life care. Experience of working at Band 8a (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Experience of service redesign, transformation, or implementation of new models of community care.
- Experience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries, including NHS, social care, and voluntary sector partners.
Skills
Essential
- Leadership & Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and deliver strategic service plans
- Demonstrates system leadership and partnership working innovation and continuous improvement.
- Operational & Financial Management
- Strong performance management capability.
- Ability to manage complex budgets.
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning.
- Communication & Influence
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to present complex information to Board-level audiences.
- Skilled negotiator and influencer.
- Analytical & Decision Making
- Interprets complex data to inform service development.
- Makes autonomous, high-level decisions.
- Problem-solving in complex, ambiguous environments.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to and ability to demonstrate Prospect Hospice values and behaviours at all times.
- Have a track record of working inclusively and a genuine appreciation of the value of diversity.
- Able to maintain the highest professional standards at all times, and act as a true ambassador for the Hospice and encourage others to do the same.
- To be authentic, open honest and transparent.
- Demonstrates compassionate, inclusive, and values-based leadership aligned with hospice ASPIRE values.
- High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-awareness.
- Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Reflective, resilient and patient centred.
- Flexible and committed to professional development.
- Role model for professional accountability, integrity, and continuous learning.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (e.g. Nurse, Allied Health Professional) with current registration with the relevant professional body (e.g. NMC, HCPC).
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
- Postgraduate qualification in leadership, advanced clinical practice, or palliative/end-of-life care or similar level experience and a commitment to further study.
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior clinical leadership and management experience within community and/or palliative care services.
- Proven experience of operational management of clinical services, including workforce management, performance monitoring, and service delivery.
- Demonstrable experience of working within a clinical governance framework, including audit, risk management, incident investigation, and quality improvement.
- Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams in complex and emotionally demanding clinical environments.
- In-depth knowledge of palliative and end-of-life care principles, community healthcare delivery, and integrated care systems.
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations, quality standards and regulatory compliance within clinical services.
- Knowledge of national and local policy relating to palliative and end-of-life care. Experience of working at Band 8a (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Experience of service redesign, transformation, or implementation of new models of community care.
- Experience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries, including NHS, social care, and voluntary sector partners.
Skills
Essential
- Leadership & Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop and deliver strategic service plans
- Demonstrates system leadership and partnership working innovation and continuous improvement.
- Operational & Financial Management
- Strong performance management capability.
- Ability to manage complex budgets.
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning.
- Communication & Influence
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to present complex information to Board-level audiences.
- Skilled negotiator and influencer.
- Analytical & Decision Making
- Interprets complex data to inform service development.
- Makes autonomous, high-level decisions.
- Problem-solving in complex, ambiguous environments.
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).
