Clinical Lead Community Services

NHS; Remote; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Community Services Clinical Lead to inspire and manage clinical operations across London and the Home Counties. This role requires extensive experience in patient care and leadership, along with qualifications in health and social care management. The position offers a salary of £56,000 to £62,000 per annum and a home-based working arrangement with occasional travel. This position contributes to the delivery of quality palliative care in the community.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 25 days plus 8 public holidays

Continuous professional development

Defined contribution schemes for pension

Life assurance for all employees

Qualifications

• Broad and extensive experience of caring for patients and families with complex care needs.
• Experience of caring for patients with advanced, progressive illness.
• Leadership experience in team and performance management.
• Evidence of on‑going professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, high-quality palliative care.
• Oversee community services and support Clinical Nurse Managers.
• Monitor activity and KPIs against contractual requirements.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Clinical supervision

Change management

Patient care

Education

NVQ 5 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care

NMC registration

Job description

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Community Services Clinical Lead to join our team across London and the Home Counties. The region covers London, the South‑East and East of England.

Main Duties

As the Clinical Lead for our Community Services you will provide inspiring clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, high quality palliative care across London and the Home Counties. Home‑based with some travel you will oversee community services, support and line‑manage Clinical Nurse Managers, and drive continuous improvement across quality, performance and patient experience. You will monitor activity and KPIs against contractual requirements, maintain regulatory standards, manage budgets and work collaboratively with partners to shape innovative, compassionate care in the community.

About Us

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end‑of‑life charity. We are the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK, the only provider across all four nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement. Our research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end‑of‑life and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £56,000 to £62,000 a year
£56,000 - £62,000 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, home or remote working

Reference number: MC03535

Job locations: Home‑working (remote), London, Greater London, SW11 7BW

Job Responsibilities

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent Full‑Time

Salary: £56,000 - £62,000 per annum (pro rata)

Location: Home working, with occasional travel across London and the Home Counties required.

Qualifications

• NVQ 5 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care
• NMC registration

Experience

• Broad and extensive experience of caring for patients and families with complex care needs
• Experience of caring for patients with advanced, progressive illness
• Leadership experience in team and performance management
• Evidence of on‑going professional development
• Proven experience of change management, innovation and service development
• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Additional Criteria

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Able to contribute to Senior Management on‑call rota
• UK Driving Licence and access to vehicle with business insurance

What We Offer

• Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive policy for parental/sick leave
• Continuous professional development
• Industry‑leading training programmes
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
• Defined contribution schemes for pension
• Marie Curie Group personal pension scheme
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Introduce a friend scheme
• Help with eye care costs
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
• Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme
• Life assurance for all employees

How to Apply

Send your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.

Advert Closes

9th January 2026

Interviews

Week commencing 26th January 2026

Contact

For more information or an informal chat please contact Rachel Gori ([e-mail]) or Julie Quinn ([e-mail])

EEO Statement

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [e-mail]