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Healthcare Assistant
St Joseph's Hospice
North East England
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Exercise Therapist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a health care assistant to work within our inpatient team at St Josephs Hospice.
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Healthcare Assistant
St Joseph's Hospice
North East England
GBP 0 - 30,363 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a health care assistant to work within our inpatient team at St Josephs Hospice.
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Director of Income Generation and Engagement
St Joseph's Hospice
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 92,000 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of income generation and engagement at St Josephs Hospice and to make a lasting difference for peopl…
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Director of Income Generation and Engagement
St Joseph's Hospice
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 92,000 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of income generation and engagement at St Josephs Hospice and to make a lasting difference for peopl…
20 day(s) ago
Interim Head of Supportive Care
St Joseph's Hospice
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 73,474 - 83,959 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to lead and transform a diverse portfolio of supportive care services, ensuring that people living with life-limiti…
1 month(s) ago
Interim Head of Supportive Care
St Joseph's Hospice
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 73,474 - 83,959 per year
Radiographer
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to lead and transform a diverse portfolio of supportive care services, ensuring that people living with life-limiti…
1 month(s) ago
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2434503
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a health care assistant to work within our inpatient team at St Josephs Hospice. The successful candidate will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, primarily delivering care to patients and their families on one of our two wards. The post offers the opportunity to work alongside and learn from colleagues with palliative care expertise.
Main duties of the job
You will need:
- Excellent and effective communication and interpersonal skills
- To be able to work well within a team
- To be able to care for people who are approaching the end of their lives
The successful candidate will need to have some experience of caring in either a paid for voluntary capacity, and will demonstrate a commitment to providing a high standard of care to patients.
With a sound understanding of health and safety, nutrition and hydration and infection control, candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to meet patients physical, social and psychological needs appropriately as they approach end of life. The hospice is committed to the supporting in respect of education of all its staff so there are opportunities to grow and develop.
About us
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised cafe and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket loans
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Josephs team and find out more!
Details
Date posted
19 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£30,363.05 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0339-26-0018
Job locations
St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA
E8 4SA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care
Ensure that the palliative care unit is run in an effective and caring manner in order to promote a happy and secure environment for patients, relatives, visitors and staff.
Keep the ward tidy and promote high standards at all times by adhering to good infection control practice as per policy.
Assist patients with their personal care and advise on health needs, seeking advice as necessary from members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Assist in admitting patients to the ward.
Help patients at mealtimes, in line with their specific needs.
Take patients to the garden, tea bar, etc.
Ensure at all times the safe custody of patients property, as per St Josephs policy.
Maintain a good level of nursing stock and equipment and assist with ordering.
Sit with dying patients.
Escort patients to outpatient appointments and, continue to be the patients advocate.
Understand the safe handling and storage of oxygen.
Communication
Have good communication skills and be able to use the telephone.
Read and familiarise the prescribed plan of care, writing in the daily nursing reports on care given, and ensuring that the report is countersigned by a registered nurse.
Welcome, assist and advise patients relatives, whilst observing confidentiality.
Provide emotional support to patients, their relatives and friends.
Assist patients in their choice of food and, in discussion with the registered nurse and the dietician, advise if their diet / food consistency has to be changed.
Order patients menu daily from the kitchen.
Regularly participate in nursing handover. Occasionally participate in multidisciplinary meetings.
Help new staff to settle into the ward routine.
Strategic Planning & Development
Contribute to a comprehensive departmental induction and in-service ongoing training for nursing auxiliaries and volunteers in the in-patient area.
Perform last offices when a patient dies, following the patients wishes or beliefs. Take patients to the mortuary when required, with dignity and sensitivity.
Assist other members of the multidisciplinary team, as required, e.g. Physiotherapist, when moving a patient.
Be aware of all regulations regarding the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff and report and record all accidents, incidents and complaints to the registered nurse.
Attend relevant study days, particularly statutory in-service training. Bring new knowledge back to the team.
Job description Job responsibilities Patient Care Ensure that the palliative care unit is run in an effective and caring manner in order to promote a happy and secure environment for patients, relatives, visitors and staff. Keep the ward tidy and promote high standards at all times by adhering to good infection control practice as per policy. Assist patients with their personal care and advise on health needs, seeking advice as necessary from members of the multi-disciplinary team. Assist in admitting patients to the ward. Help patients at mealtimes, in line with their specific needs. Take patients to the garden, tea bar, etc. Ensure at all times the safe custody of patients property, as per St Josephs policy. Maintain a good level of nursing stock and equipment and assist with ordering. Sit with dying patients. Escort patients to outpatient appointments and, continue to be the patients advocate. Understand the safe handling and storage of oxygen.Communication Have good communication skills and be able to use the telephone. Read and familiarise the prescribed plan of care, writing in the daily nursing reports on care given, and ensuring that the report is countersigned by a registered nurse. Welcome, assist and advise patients relatives, whilst observing confidentiality. Provide emotional support to patients, their relatives and friends. Assist patients in their choice of food and, in discussion with the registered nurse and the dietician, advise if their diet / food consistency has to be changed. Order patients menu daily from the kitchen. Regularly participate in nursing handover. Occasionally participate in multidisciplinary meetings. Help new staff to settle into the ward routine.Strategic Planning & Development Contribute to a comprehensive departmental induction and in-service ongoing training for nursing auxiliaries and volunteers in the in-patient area. Perform last offices when a patient dies, following the patients wishes or beliefs. Take patients to the mortuary when required, with dignity and sensitivity. Assist other members of the multidisciplinary team, as required, e.g. Physiotherapist, when moving a patient. Be aware of all regulations regarding the health and safety of patients, visitors and staff and report and record all accidents, incidents and complaints to the registered nurse. Attend relevant study days, particularly statutory in-service training. Bring new knowledge back to the team.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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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
St Joseph's Hospice
Address
St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA
E8 4SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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St Joseph's Hospice
Address
St Josephs Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, E8 4SA
E8 4SA
United Kingdom
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Posted 20 day(s) ago
Reference: E0339-26-0015
Job summary
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of income generation and engagement at St Josephs Hospice and to make a lasting difference for people and families across our communities.
As our Director of Income Generation and Engagement and a key member of the senior leadership team, you will set a bold, sustainable strategy to grow and diversify income, elevate our profile and inspire deeper support from partners, donors and the communities we serve. We are looking for an ambitious, strategic and values led leader with significant experience across fundraising, income generation, communications or engagement in a charity or similarly purpose led organisation.
Main duties of the job
You will bring,
- A strong record of developing and delivering successful income generation, fundraising, communications or engagement strategies.
The ability to spot opportunities, make confident strategic decisions and turn ambition into sustainable results.
Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship building skills, with the confidence to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
An inclusive leadership style and experience of building, motivating and developing high-performing teams.
About us
St Josephs Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.
Our specialist palliative care servicesdelivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinicsare grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.
Why work for us
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised cafe and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket loan
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
If you are ready to bring fresh thinking, bold leadership and a passion for lasting impact, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join St Josephs Hospice and help shape a sustainable future for exceptional, compassionate care.
How to Apply?
Apply for this role by emailing a CV and Covering Letter, addressing Person Specification points, to [email protected].
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£92,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
E0339-26-0015
Job locations
Mare Street
London
E8 4SA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Provide guidance and challenge at executive leadership team level to ensure that the Income and Engagement Directorate is aligned to the efficient delivery of hospice strategy.
Provide assurance to the Board of Trustees that St Joseph's is fully compliant in how we manage and control our fundraising, retail, commercial, communications and marketing activities; prepare reports and represent the Senior Management Team on the Finance and General Purposes Committee and Board meetings.
Drive change with a focus on strategy delivery, service optimisation, policy modernisation, value for money, data-driven decision-making and enhancing patient and family experience.
Translate our organisational strategy into multi-year operational plans for income generation, marketing and communications, with enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities to support senior leadership in making more evidence-based decisions.
With the other SMT members, contribute to and take responsibility for maintenance of the organisational risk register, being specifically responsible for Fundraising, Retail and Commercial risks.
With the other SMT members, champion a culture of collaboration, high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement, expecting and delivering excellent management of employee relations, whilst promoting effective and uplifting working relationships.
Fundraising
Lead the strategic development, implementation and monitoring of comprehensive income-generation plans aligned to the hospice's service development aspirations.
Establish and monitor effective performance measures for Commercial, Fundraising, and Communications departments, setting clear performance targets and KPIs.
Identify, appraise and implement new income opportunities, commercial partnerships and business models, diversifying revenue streams and including development of digital fundraising capability.
Prepare robust business cases, market analyses, and return on investment reports for review by the Chief Executive and Board.
Strengthen donor stewardship, legacy promotion and community partnerships to secure long-term unrestricted income.
Work with CEO, Senior Managers and Trustees to develop strategic relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations which secure transformational gifts.
Ensure that all fundraising activities are ethical, transparent and compliant with fundraising regulations.
Be accountable for the effective and compliant use of the CRM system to support a high-end and holistic approach to the account management of funders and stakeholders.
Retail and Commercial Operations
Drive profitability across all trading activities, managing commercial risk and ensuring compliance with charity, tax and trading regulations.
Ensure multi-year plans for strategic development of retail and commercial income, including property leases and venue/room hire, optimising income while providing a high-quality customer experience.
Foster collaboration between retail, commercial, fundraising, marketing and communications to strengthen brand consistency and customer engagement.
Foster collaboration between commercial operations and facilities to ensure compliant health and safety at work, maintenance of all commercial property and retail premises, and excellent customer experience.
Lead financial planning, forecasting and performance management for all commercial activities.
Work in partnership with the Director of Finance, Facilities and Digital to ensure robust budgeting, cost control and timely financial reporting.
Marketing and Communications
Be the guardian of the hospice brand, ensuring consistent messaging, tone of voice, and visual identity across all platforms.
Support all departments to develop professional and engaging materials which drive increased brand awareness and growth in active supporter base, including publications, social media content, fundraising propositions, applications, proposals, appeals, pitches and reports.
Oversee digital channels and their development, including the website, social media, email marketing, and analytics, ensuring content is optimised for engagement and conversion.
Build the hospice media relations and PR, strengthening relationships with media outlets, and generating press releases and positive media coverage.
Build strong relationships with local organisations, corporates and networks to enhance visibility, and promote referral for care and support for income generation.
Governance and Compliance
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks including the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice, Gambling Commission requirements, where lotteries operate, UK GDPR and Data Protection Act, Gift Aid regulations, Institute of Fundraising standards, and Charity Commission requirements.
Ensure hospice and charity governance requirements are met, including provision of regular assurance reports for relevant Board committees.
The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the role, as reasonably requested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Provide guidance and challenge at executive leadership team level to ensure that the Income and Engagement Directorate is aligned to the efficient delivery of hospice strategy.
Provide assurance to the Board of Trustees that St Joseph's is fully compliant in how we manage and control our fundraising, retail, commercial, communications and marketing activities; prepare reports and represent the Senior Management Team on the Finance and General Purposes Committee and Board meetings.
Drive change with a focus on strategy delivery, service optimisation, policy modernisation, value for money, data-driven decision-making and enhancing patient and family experience.
Translate our organisational strategy into multi-year operational plans for income generation, marketing and communications, with enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities to support senior leadership in making more evidence-based decisions.
With the other SMT members, contribute to and take responsibility for maintenance of the organisational risk register, being specifically responsible for Fundraising, Retail and Commercial risks.
With the other SMT members, champion a culture of collaboration, high performance, innovation, and continuous improvement, expecting and delivering excellent management of employee relations, whilst promoting effective and uplifting working relationships.
Fundraising
Lead the strategic development, implementation and monitoring of comprehensive income-generation plans aligned to the hospice's service development aspirations.
Establish and monitor effective performance measures for Commercial, Fundraising, and Communications departments, setting clear performance targets and KPIs.
Identify, appraise and implement new income opportunities, commercial partnerships and business models, diversifying revenue streams and including development of digital fundraising capability.
Prepare robust business cases, market analyses, and return on investment reports for review by the Chief Executive and Board.
Strengthen donor stewardship, legacy promotion and community partnerships to secure long-term unrestricted income.
Work with CEO, Senior Managers and Trustees to develop strategic relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations which secure transformational gifts.
Ensure that all fundraising activities are ethical, transparent and compliant with fundraising regulations.
Be accountable for the effective and compliant use of the CRM system to support a high-end and holistic approach to the account management of funders and stakeholders.
Retail and Commercial Operations
Drive profitability across all trading activities, managing commercial risk and ensuring compliance with charity, tax and trading regulations.
Ensure multi-year plans for strategic development of retail and commercial income, including property leases and venue/room hire, optimising income while providing a high-quality customer experience.
Foster collaboration between retail, commercial, fundraising, marketing and communications to strengthen brand consistency and customer engagement.
Foster collaboration between commercial operations and facilities to ensure compliant health and safety at work, maintenance of all commercial property and retail premises, and excellent customer experience.
Lead financial planning, forecasting and performance management for all commercial activities.
Work in partnership with the Director of Finance, Facilities and Digital to ensure robust budgeting, cost control and timely financial reporting.
Marketing and Communications
Be the guardian of the hospice brand, ensuring consistent messaging, tone of voice, and visual identity across all platforms.
Support all departments to develop professional and engaging materials which drive increased brand awareness and growth in active supporter base, including publications, social media content, fundraising propositions, applications, proposals, appeals, pitches and reports.
Oversee digital channels and their development, including the website, social media, email marketing, and analytics, ensuring content is optimised for engagement and conversion.
Build the hospice media relations and PR, strengthening relationships with media outlets, and generating press releases and positive media coverage.
Build strong relationships with local organisations, corporates and networks to enhance visibility, and promote referral for care and support for income generation.
Governance and Compliance
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks including the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice, Gambling Commission requirements, where lotteries operate, UK GDPR and Data Protection Act, Gift Aid regulations, Institute of Fundraising standards, and Charity Commission requirements.
Ensure hospice and charity governance requirements are met, including provision of regular assurance reports for relevant Board committees.
The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the role, as reasonably requested.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Charity sector funding models.
- Fundraising regulation and compliance.
- Gift Aid and charity finance principles.
- Legacy fundraising.
- Donor stewardship and supporter engagement.
- Digital fundraising and CRM systems.
Competences
Essential
- A commercially astute strategic thinker who considers the wider system, anticipates future challenges, and drives sustainable long-term income generation.
- Builds credibility with donors, trustees, partners, communities; skilled in influencing senior stakeholders.
- Identifies opportunities for income diversification; uses evidence and data to inform decision-making.
- Excellent digital, written and verbal presentation, influencing and networking skills; able to act as a compelling ambassador for the hospice.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- All our employees are expected to model our values and help others to do so. Our values are quality, justice, compassion, advocacy, and respect.
Experience
Essential
- Leadership of high-performing income generation and marketing and communications teams in charity.
- Developing and implementing successful income generation strategy and multi-year operational plans.
- Managing substantial budgets and delivering financial targets.
- Managing multiple income streams including philanthropy, trusts, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and legacies.
- Working with trustees, senior executives and external stakeholders.
- Communicating and leading change management to meet the changing landscapes.
Desirable
- Leading retail and commercial operations.
- Leading major capital campaigns.
- Designing and scaling new income generation products or initiatives.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Charity sector funding models.
- Fundraising regulation and compliance.
- Gift Aid and charity finance principles.
- Legacy fundraising.
- Donor stewardship and supporter engagement.
- Digital fundraising and CRM systems.
Competences
Essential
- A commercially astute strategic thinker who considers the wider system, anticipates future challenges, and drives sustainable long-term income generation.
- Builds credibility with donors, trustees, partners, communities; skilled in influencing senior stakeholders.
- Identifies opportunities for income diversification; uses evidence and data to inform decision-making.
- Excellent digital, written and verbal presentation, influencing and networking skills; able to act as a compelling ambassador for the hospice.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- All our employees are expected to model our values and help others to do so. Our values are quality, justice, compassion, advocacy, and respect.
Experience
Essential
- Leadership of high-performing income generation and marketing and communications teams in charity.
- Developing and implementing successful income generation strategy and multi-year operational plans.
- Managing substantial budgets and delivering financial targets.
- Managing multiple income streams including philanthropy, trusts, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and legacies.
- Working with trustees, senior executives and external stakeholders.
- Communicating and leading change management to meet the changing landscapes.
Desirable
- Leading retail and commercial operations.
- Leading major capital campaigns.
- Designing and scaling new income generation products or initiatives.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
St Joseph's Hospice
Address
Mare Street
London
E8 4SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
St Joseph's Hospice
Address
Mare Street
London
E8 4SA
United Kingdom
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: E0339-26-0013
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and transform a diverse portfolio of supportive care services, ensuring that people living with life-limiting illness, and those important to them, receive outstanding, person-centred support that enables them to live well until the end of life.
Reporting to the Director of Care, you will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership across a broad range of services.
As a key member of the Hospice leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of our supportive care strategy in line with the Hospice Strategy 20262031. You will drive service transformation, develop innovative models of care, strengthen community partnerships, expand volunteer-led services, reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for patients, families and carers.
You will work collaboratively across the Hospice, the North East London Integrated Care System, voluntary sector partners and local communities to ensure our services remain accessible, responsive and sustainable.
A significant aspect of the role is leading engagement with diverse communities, increasing awareness of hospice services, developing strategic partnerships and supporting the ambitions of compassionate communities across East London.
The post holder will also act as the Hospice's Designated Safeguarding Lead for Adults and Children, providing organisational leadership and assurance on safeguarding practice and governance.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced senior leader who can demonstrate:
- Professional registration within a health or social care profession.
- Significant senior leadership experience within palliative care, community health, supportive care or social care services.
- Experience of leading large multidisciplinary teams and complex services.
- Strong strategic planning, operational management and service transformation skills.
- Experience of partnership working across health, social care, community and voluntary sector organisations.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, governance, quality improvement and regulatory requirements.
- Experience of budget management, workforce planning and service development.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to inclusion, reducing health inequalities and improving access to care for underserved communities.
- A leadership style that reflects the values of compassion, advocacy, justice, quality and respect for human dignity.
About us
Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of Charity, St Joseph's Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care for the diverse communities of East London. We are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating a culture where patients, families, volunteers and staff feel valued, supported and empowered.
Our mission is to help people live as fully as possible, for as long as possible, when facing life-limiting illness.
Why Join Us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised cafe and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket loan
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Josephs team and find out more!
Interview date: 8th or 9th October
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£73,474.49 to £83,959.64 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0339-26-0013
Job locations
Mare Street
London
E8 4SA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior leadership experience within palliative, community or social care services
- Experience of partnership working across health, social care and voluntary sector organisations
- Experience of leading large multidisciplinary teams
- Able to conduct oneself in accordance with the Core Values and of St. Josephs Hospice
- Significant knowledge of adult and childrens safeguarding legislation & procedures
- Experience of budget management and resource planning
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration in a health or social care profession
- Masters degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant senior leadership experience within palliative, community or social care services
- Experience of partnership working across health, social care and voluntary sector organisations
- Experience of leading large multidisciplinary teams
- Able to conduct oneself in accordance with the Core Values and of St. Josephs Hospice
- Significant knowledge of adult and childrens safeguarding legislation & procedures
- Experience of budget management and resource planning
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration in a health or social care profession
- Masters degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
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
St Joseph's Hospice
Address
Mare Street
London
E8 4SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
St Joseph's Hospice
Address
Mare Street
London
E8 4SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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