Head of Clinical Hub

*Please note, this listing may be closed early if sufficient applications have been received

Closing Date: 20 April 2025

Interview Date: 24 April 2025

The new services have been developed to streamline the coordination of care for patients, address the evolving palliative and end of life care needs of our local population and maximise the flexibility and responsiveness we can offer.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to take up the post of the Head of Clinical Hub in our Clinical Hub Services. This post is suited to a senior nurse with significant experience of caring for patients with life limiting illnesses who possesses advanced knowledge and skills in clinical assessment, symptom management and communication.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities of the Head of Clinical Hub

• Provide visible and effective leadership and management to all directly and indirectly managed staff which will achieve purpose and Trinity's vision and values.
• Develop and maintain an organisational culture which is inclusive and empowering, promotes trust, respect and responsibility and delivers positive and sustainable change.
• Develop and maintain organisational systems and processes which support the delivery of high-quality integrated patient care, team working and communication.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and represent the organisation in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Responsible for overall staff management within both services; ensure that all staff are recruited, inducted, managed and supported in line with Trinity's policies and procedures.
• Actively contribute to the Patient Services management team and hospice Senior Leadership Team, taking individual and corporate responsibility for effectiveness and development.

About us

• We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay.
• Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay.
• A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension.
• A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu).
• Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available.
• Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses.
• 25% store discount in Trinity shops.
• Life assurance cover.
• Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party.
• Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes.
• Access to courses of free counselling.

Job responsibilities

Overall Purpose of the role

The provision of strategic and operational leadership and management of the Admission and Referrals services and Wandsworth End of Life Care Coordination services (WEoLCCS). The post holder will lead on ensuring these services meet the needs of the local population, are accessible and have clear patient pathways and processes.

• Provide visible and effective leadership and management to all directly and indirectly managed staff which will achieve purpose and Trinity's vision and values.
• Develop and maintain an organisational culture which is inclusive and empowering, promotes trust, respect and responsibility and delivers positive and sustainable change.
• Develop and maintain organisational systems and processes which support the delivery of high-quality integrated patient care, team working and communication.
• Actively contribute to the Patient Services management team and hospice Senior Leadership Team, taking individual and corporate responsibility for effectiveness and development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and represent the organisation in a professional and collaborative manner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional qualification and associated membership of a professional body. Registered with the NMC.

Experience

• Significant experience of nursing and service management within a health care sector setting including recruitment and retention.
• Experience of providing nursing leadership at a senior level and knowledge of relevant professional nursing issues.
• Significant experience of providing direct patient services.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective inter-disciplinary team working structures and systems.
• Experience of managing challenging scenarios.

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.

£61,927 to £68,676 a year includes high cost area supplements (HCAS).