Head of Nursing and Quality - Wales

The Company:

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.  

The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.  

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Health & Social Care Leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as our new Head of Nursing and Quality in Wales.

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Base: Marie Curie Cardiff & the Vale Hospice, Penarth with an opportunity for some flexible working.

Salary: £62,000 - £69,000 per annum

Working as part of the place-based leadership team the successful post holder will provide professional leadership for all non-medical clinical staff across Wales, including both the Hospice in Penarth and our community services.  

The post holder will be responsible for leading the delivery of person-centred, safe and effective care, ensuring a robust governance framework is in place to optimise standards, manage risk, and facilitate an open learning culture to support continuous quality improvement. The post holder will also develop robust clinical workforce plans and ensure clinical teams are prepared and able to care.

Working alongside the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring that the lived experience and the voice of the citizen is evident in service design, providing high quality clinical and professional leadership to ensure the delivery of effective, efficient, and high-quality care pathways.

What we’re looking for: 

• Ability to professionally lead multi professional alliances across teams and organisations
• Registered professional educated to degree level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a Health and Social care in the Private, Public or Voluntary sector
• Evidence of operational management and leadership skills including managing clinical teams in terms of workforce development, recruitment and retention, performance, and capability management
• Relevant qualifications required to undertake the Responsible Individual / Registered Manager role as outlined by the relevant regulator
• Extensive experience in Palliative and end of life care

What's in it for you:  

• Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Hybrid working 
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave  
• Continuous Professional development  
• Industry leading training programmes  
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work  
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension   
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    
• Introduce a friend scheme  
• Help with childcare cost (T & C’s apply)   
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance – for all employees   

To Apply:

Please upload your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. 

Advert closes: Sunday 24th November 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 4th December 2024 at the Cardiff and Vale Hospice, Penarth

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.  

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity. 

This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS criminal record check.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Us: Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.Everyone knows our daffodil, but it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.