Rehabilitation & Wellbeing Team Lead

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

Job summary

A local charity hospice in London seeks a strong leader to head the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing team. This position focuses on delivering quality palliative care and developing services for terminally ill patients. Applicants must have HCPC registration and relevant qualifications in Allied Health professions. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a compassionate team environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration required.
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Team in delivering high quality palliative rehabilitation.
• Develop practical, empowering care plans.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams in various settings.

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate Care

Holistic Care

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Recognised qualification in Allied Health Profession

Diploma/Degree in relevant area

Job description

Overview

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.

Location: Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, 185 Bostall Hill, London SE2 0GB. Salary: £44,902 to £57,372 per year. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full-time.

Employer: Community Hospice.

Date posted: 24 September 2025

About us

At Community Hospice, we are a trusted local charity. Our multidisciplinary teams work across the community in patients homes, on our inpatient unit, through outpatient clinics and at our local hospital. Wherever people are, we are there to help them live well for as long as possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Rehabilitation and Wellbeing Team in delivering high quality palliative rehabilitation and wellbeing support to patients and carers. Develop holistic, person-centred care and practical, empowering care plans.
• Work with colleagues from a range of disciplines within the hospice on the inpatient unit, outpatient and community services; advise the hospital-based team; share expertise to improve care.
• Build strong, honest relationships with partners across the health and care system and advocate for patients to ensure dignity before, during and after death.
• Lead and champion the service, ensuring it is seen, heard and valued; support team growth and ensure staff feel confident and capable.
• Shape and grow the service with senior colleagues; contribute to funding discussions by sharing impact and outcomes.
• Recruit and develop a brilliant team aligned with organisational values; ensure a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Ensure safe, ethical care; maintain equipment and records; participate in investigations where required.
• Visit patients at home, assess needs, and liaise with the integrated neighbourhood team to ensure appropriate support.
• Promote clear communication within the team and with patients, families and colleagues; ensure information is clear, jargon-free and accessible.
• Engage in education, training, governance, audits and research to improve palliative rehabilitation and wellbeing.

Key areas

• Clinical Practice & Leadership: deliver holistic, evidence-based care; lead the service; build partnerships; support staff development; empower patients to maintain mobility and independence; advocate for funding.
• Communication: foster an open, inclusive team culture; ensure joined-up, compassionate care across teams; maintain clear records and use digital tools to improve care.
• Quality: uphold high standards; use data to demonstrate impact; contribute to guidelines, protocols, audits and research.
• Grief & Loss and Education & Training: support staff, volunteers, patients and families; promote learning and development; provide mentorship and supervision; ensure mandatory training is up to date.

Qualifications

• Essential: HCPC Registration; recognised qualification in an Allied Health Profession; Diploma/Degree in relevant area; evidence of continued professional development relevant to palliative care.
• Desirable: Masters level study; Advanced communications skills; Teaching qualification; Moving and Handling trainer qualification.

Experience

• Essential: Experience in varied settings, supporting people with complex physical needs; experience in teaching/training; leadership and line management; working with multiple stakeholders; change management and clinical audit.
• Desirable: Specialist palliative care experience; knowledge of mental capacity legislation and related policies.

Other information

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: role subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975; DBS submission required.
• UK Registration: current UK professional registration required.
• Flexible working: role may require work in and from any Hospice or associated premises.

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