Head of In-Patient Care

Hospice in the Weald; Five Ashes, Pembury; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice service is seeking a Head of In-Patient Care to oversee compassionate, goal-focused care across two sites in Pembury and Five Ashes. This role involves leading a skilled team, ensuring high-quality palliative care, and maintaining excellent operational standards. With a focus on delivering seamless patient experiences, this leadership position offers the opportunity to truly impact hospice care excellence.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Ability to buy and sell additional holiday

Qualifications

• Experienced leader in palliative care.
• Strong emphasis on team leadership skills.
• Passion for excellence in hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the In-Patient Care service across two sites.
• Ensure seamless admissions and maintain excellent occupancy.
• Support patients and families with compassionate care.

Skills

Leadership

Palliative Care

Clinical Experience

Education

Clinically qualified

Job description

Location Based between Hospice in Pembury (Kent) and Cottage Hospice in Five Ashes (East Sussex) Salary £56,454 Category Staff
(In patient Ward) Interview Date 2025-Jul-22 00:00 Working Hours 37.5 hours per week Job Profile Head of In-Patient Care - Job Description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a clinically qualified and experienced leader to head our In-Patient Care service across two sites: Pembury and Five Ashes.

As Head of In-Patient Care, you’ll lead a large, skilled team to deliver high-quality palliative care around the clock. You’ll ensure seamless admissions, maintain excellent occupancy, and support patients and families to experience compassionate, goal-focused care.

This is a key leadership post reporting directly to the Director of Care Services. You’ll work alongside other Heads of Service to make sure our care is joined-up, consistent, and outstanding.

If you’re passionate about excellence in hospice care and want to lead with impact, we want to hear from you.

Benefits include a generous holiday allowance with the ability to buy and sell additional holiday. You can view more information about our range of benefits here .

For further information, please contact Paul Madden, Director of Care Services, on 01892 820500 or email [e-mail]

We look forward to meeting you soon.