Rehabilitation & Wellbeing Team Lead

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a compassionate leader to head the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing team. The role involves shaping services, supporting patients with terminal illnesses, and leading a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality palliative care. Candidates must possess HCPC registration and demonstrate significant experience in leadership and complex patient care. This position offers a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering teaching/training.
• Experience in leadership and line management.
• Evidence of working in varied settings with people with complex physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and champion the service; build strong partnerships.
• Develop personalised care plans to support mobility.
• Shape an open team culture and ensure clear communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Holistic care

Leadership

Education

HCPC Registration

Recognised qualification in an Allied Health Profession

Diploma/Degree in relevant area

Job description

Job Summary

This role requires a HCPC registration. To progress with this application please provide your HCPC registration number in the application. We are looking for a strong compassionate leader to head up our Rehabilitation and Wellbeing team. This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to shape services, support people living with terminal illness, and develop your skills in specialist palliative care. It’s challenging—that’s what makes it rewarding.

Details

Date posted: 24 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £44,902 to £57,372 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: B0207-25-0015
Job locations: Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, 185 Bostall Hill, London SE2 0GB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

You'll lead the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Team in delivering high quality palliative rehabilitation and wellbeing support to patients and carers. This involves a holistic approach to help people live as well as they can for as long as they can, across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You’ll work with colleagues from a range of disciplines and advise the hospice’s hospital-based team, sharing expertise to deliver the best care.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice & Leadership: Lead and champion the service; build strong partnerships with colleagues across services; provide evidenced-based clinical expertise and leadership; support team growth and ensure staff confidence.
• Develop personalised care plans to support mobility, independence, dignity and social networks.
• Lead by example with compassionate, skilled care; stay curious and evidence-based; shape and grow the service; advocate for patients and ensure dignity before, during and after death.
• Engage with home visits and liaise with the integrated neighbourhood team; help patients set meaningful goals and navigate their journey.
• Contribute to funding cases by sharing impact and outcomes; recruit a values-aligned team; participate in locality and network forums.
• Quality, Governance & Resources: Ensure equipment and records are up to date; respond to incidents with learning and improvement; make best use of resources to reach more people.
• Communication: Shape an open team culture; ensure joined-up, compassionate care; maintain clear and timely records; utilise digital tools; communicate with honesty and clarity.
• Ethics & Inclusion: Uphold anti-discriminatory practice; promote inclusion, fairness and respect for all patients and staff.
• Education & Training: Encourage learning; contribute to training plans; ensure mandatory training is up to date; support students and visiting professionals.

Other responsibilities

Ensure the service aligns with professional standards and codes; contribute to policy development and audits; participate in investigations when required; support promotional activities and events as requested.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working in varied settings with people with complex physical needs
• Experience delivering teaching/training
• Experience in leadership and line management
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of change management and clinical audit

Desirable

• Specialist palliative care experience
• In-depth experience of legislation and policy around mental capacity and specialist provision

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Policy shaping and setting standards; health and safety awareness
• Understanding of grief and end-of-life care systems and laws
• Strong communication skills; digitally capable; able to work within an MDT
• Commitment to holistic, person-centred care

Desirable

• Research skills
• Valid UK driving licence or access to own transport

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Recognised qualification in an Allied Health Profession
• Diploma/Degree in relevant area
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to palliative care

Desirable

• Masters level study; Advanced Communications Skills course; Teaching qualification; Moving and Handling trainer qualification

Further information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Community Hospice
Address: Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, 185 Bostall Hill, London SE2 0GB
Employer's website: https://communityhospice.org.uk/