The Interim Head of Supportive Care will provide senior clinical and operational leadership for supportive and palliative care services at St Joseph’s Hospice. Responsibilities are likely to include managing staff, ensuring safe and compassionate patient care, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, improving service quality, and supporting strategic development during the interim period. Candidates should have substantial experience in palliative, hospice, or complex supportive care, relevant professional registration, and proven leadership within a healthcare setting. Strong communication, organisation, clinical decision-making, and partnership-working skills are expected, together with a commitment to dignity, equality, safeguarding, and evidence-based practice.
St Joseph’s Hospice is a charitable organisation providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care in London, particularly for people living in Hackney and surrounding communities. Established more than a century ago, the hospice supports patients with life-limiting illnesses through inpatient care, community services, outpatient support, day services, rehabilitation, bereavement care, and advice for families and professionals. Its work is centred on dignity, compassion, choice, and helping people live as fully as possible. As an independent hospice, St Joseph’s combines clinical expertise with charitable fundraising and community engagement. Staff work across multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with hospitals, GPs, social-care services, and other local partners. The organisation offers a purpose-driven environment for professionals seeking to improve quality of life for patients and families.
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