The Interim Head of Supportive Care will provide senior leadership for supportive and palliative care services at St Joseph’s Hospice. The role is expected to oversee clinical standards, service development, patient and family experience, staff management, safeguarding, governance, and partnership working across hospice and community services. Candidates should have substantial senior experience in palliative, supportive, or specialist nursing care, relevant professional registration, strong leadership ability, and knowledge of quality, risk, and regulatory requirements. The successful applicant will be compassionate, organised, clinically credible, and confident managing multidisciplinary teams during a period of interim leadership.
St Joseph’s Hospice is a charitable hospice providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people with serious illnesses, together with support for their families and carers. Based in London, the hospice delivers care through inpatient services, outpatient clinics, community teams, day services, wellbeing support, education, and bereavement programmes. Its work focuses on comfort, dignity, choice, and quality of life, often supporting people in their own homes as well as in hospice settings. St Joseph’s works closely with the NHS, local health and social care organisations, community groups, and volunteers. As a charitable organisation, it relies on fundraising, donations, and community engagement alongside commissioned healthcare services.
The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in healthcare, social care, technology, finance, education, engineering, and professional services. Its culture is diverse, with historic towns, modern cities, theatres, festivals, sporting events, and extensive countryside. Lifestyle varies considerably: London and other major cities are energetic but expensive, while regional areas may offer lower housing costs and a quieter pace. Employees generally benefit from established workplace rights, public transport links, and access to the NHS, although healthcare waiting times and housing availability can vary. Visa requirements depend on nationality and occupation. Overseas healthcare professionals normally need professional registration, an eligible sponsored role, and a Skilled Worker visa, where applicable. Relocating requires budgeting for rent deposits, transport, utilities, and immigration fees. Applicants should check current requirements with GOV.UK and the relevant professional regulator before accepting an offer.
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