Community Team Manager

Farleigh Hospice; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Chelmsford seeks a Community Team Manager to join their senior clinical team. The ideal candidate will be a registered clinician with excellent leadership and communication skills, experienced in palliative care. This role includes leading a multidisciplinary team while maintaining clinical practice. The position offers a supportive working environment, competitive salary, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive pay and benefits

Strong team support

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care preferred.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing care to patients and families.
• Manage the Community Team and report to the Head of Community Services.
• Practice clinically in your designated field.

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to manage competing workloads

Education

Registered clinician (NMC, HCPC, GMC)

Job description

Introduction

Are you a motivated, forward thinking, talented individual with a passion for service improvement within a multidisciplinary team who provides care to patients and their families within Mid Essex?

Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve, and we are looking for a highly motivated Community Team Manager to join our senior clinical team.

Role Overview

You will be a compassionate leader with excellent communication skills. You will be a clinician registered with a relevant professional body, e.g. NMC, HCPC, GMC, with ideally experience in palliative care and managing multidisciplinary teams. You will have the ability to problem solve, remain calm under pressure, and manage competing workloads.

Farleigh Hospice is an integral part of the emerging Integrated Care System.

Reporting & Leadership

You will report to the Head of Community Services and have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and act at a strategic level. You will continue to practice clinically in your designated field.

Benefits

We offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.

Contact & Application

If you require further information please view the job description by clicking here or contact the recruiting manager Vanessa Ince, Head of Community Services at 01245573878 or email [e-mail] for an informal chat. Applications via the Farleigh hospice website only.

(Please note – If we receive a high number of applications, we will close the vacancy before the closing date)

Employer Information

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. We want to achieve this and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a six-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670