Interim Head of Supportive Care

St Joseph's Hospice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

NHS pension scheme

Cycle to work

Healthcare benefits

Professional development

Job summary

St Joseph's Hospice in London seeks an Interim Head of Supportive Care Services to lead and transform a diverse portfolio of services for people living with life-limiting illness and their loved ones.

As a senior leader, you will develop and deliver the supportive care strategy, forge partnerships, expand volunteer-led services and advocate for reducing health inequalities across East London.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional registered in health or social care.
• Significant senior leadership experience in palliative or supportive care.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and complex services.
• Strong planning and execution of service transformation.
• Proven ability to build partnerships across sectors and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of supportive care strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Drive service transformation and new models of care in East London.
• Engage diverse communities and supervise safeguarding for adults and children.

Skills

Senior leadership

Palliative care

Strategic planning

Service transformation

Partnership development

Safeguarding governance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Workforce planning

Community engagement

Job description

Location St Joseph's Hospice, Hackney, London E8 4SA Vacancy Type Fixed Term/Full Time Department Supportive Care Hours 37.5 Working Pattern Mon - Fri Application Deadline Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Job Profile Job Profile document

Job Summary

Interim Head of Supportive Care Services

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and transform a diverse portfolio of supportive care services, ensuring that people living with life-limiting illness, and those important to them, receive outstanding, person-centred support that enables them to live well until the end of life.

About the Role

As a key member of the Hospice leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of our supportive care strategy in line with the Hospice Strategy 2026–2031. You will drive service transformation, develop innovative models of care, strengthen community partnerships, expand volunteer-led services, reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for patients, families and carers.

You will work collaboratively across the Hospice, the North East London Integrated Care System, voluntary sector partners and local communities to ensure our services remain accessible, responsive and sustainable.

A significant aspect of the role is leading engagement with diverse communities, increasing awareness of hospice services, developing strategic partnerships and supporting the ambitions of compassionate communities across East London.

The post holder will also act as the Hospice's Designated Safeguarding Lead for Adults and Children, providing organisational leadership and assurance on safeguarding practice and governance.

About You

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who can demonstrate:

• Professional registration within a health or social care profession.
• Significant senior leadership experience within palliative care, community health, supportive care or social care services.
• Experience of leading large multidisciplinary teams and complex services.
• Strong strategic planning, operational management and service transformation skills.
• Experience of partnership working across health, social care, community and voluntary sector organisations.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, governance, quality improvement and regulatory requirements.
• Experience of budget management, workforce planning and service development.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, reducing health inequalities and improving access to care for underserved communities.
• A leadership style that reflects the values of compassion, advocacy, justice, quality and respect for human dignity.

About St Joseph's Hospice

Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of Charity, St Joseph's Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care for the diverse communities of East London. We are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating a culture where patients, families, volunteers and staff feel valued, supported and empowered.

Our mission is to help people live as fully as possible, for as long as possible, when facing life-limiting illness.

Why Join Us?

• 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket loan
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

Interview date: 8th or 9th October