Clinical Lead (B8a)

Reporting

to the Clinical Director, you will provide operational leadership across St

Michael's Hospice clinical services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality,

person-centred specialist palliative and end of life care.You

will work closely with senior clinical colleagues to provide visible

leadership, strengthen clinical governance, develop our workforce and lead

quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient experience and support

organisational excellence. This

is a varied role combining strategic thinking with operational leadership. You

will support service development, oversee clinical quality and patient safety,

develop future clinical leaders and work collaboratively with colleagues across

the wider health and care system to ensure patients receive seamless,

coordinated care.

As a

senior member of the leadership team, you will deputise for the Clinical

Director where appropriate and play a key role in delivering the Hospice's

strategic ambitions.

St.

Michaels Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share

this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant

background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference

before starting the role.

The Clinical Lead

is responsible for providing visible, compassionate and effective operational

leadership across St Michael's Hospice clinical services. The post holder will

ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred specialist palliative

and end of life care whilst leading clinical governance, workforce development

and service improvement.

Working closely

with the Clinical Director, the Clinical Lead will translate organisational

strategy into operational delivery, supporting clinical teams to continuously

improve patient outcomes, staff experience and quality of care.

The post holder

will act as a senior clinical leader, role model and ambassador for the

Hospice, deputising for the Clinical Director as required.

Clinical Leadership

The Clinical Lead will provide

visible, compassionate and professional leadership across all clinical services

within St Michael's Hospice, promoting a culture where patients, families and

carers consistently receive high-quality, safe and person-centred specialist

palliative and end of life care. As a senior clinical leader, the post holder

will inspire and support multidisciplinary teams to deliver care that reflects

current evidence, national guidance and Hospice values. They will act as an

expert clinical resource, supporting complex decision making, modelling

exemplary professional practice and providing leadership during periods of

clinical escalation. The post holder

will work collaboratively with the Clinical Director to ensure the delivery of

the Hospice's clinical strategy whilst maintaining operational oversight of

day-to-day service delivery. They will deputise for the Clinical Director where

appropriate and provide professional leadership across the organisation.

Operational Leadership

The Clinical Lead will provide

operational leadership to ensure the effective, safe and efficient delivery of

clinical services. They will support senior clinical managers in maintaining

appropriate staffing levels, responding proactively to operational pressures

and ensuring services remain responsive to changing patient needs. The post

holder will line manage senior clinical staff, providing regular supervision,

appraisal and professional support whilst promoting accountability,

professional development and continuous improvement. They will foster

collaborative working across all clinical departments, encouraging innovation

and ensuring that teams work cohesively to deliver outstanding patient care.

Clinical Governance, Quality and

Patient Safety

The Clinical Lead will have a key

responsibility for promoting a culture of quality, safety and continuous

improvement throughout clinical services. They will support the implementation

of robust clinical governance systems, ensuring compliance with statutory

requirements, CQC regulations, professional standards and Hospice policies. Working alongside the Quality and Governance

Team, the post holder will oversee the investigation of incidents, complaints,

safeguarding concerns and serious events, ensuring that learning is embedded

into practice and improvements are implemented. They will promote reflective

practice, support clinical audit programmes and contribute to organisational

assurance through effective risk management and governance processes.

Workforce Development

The Clinical Lead will create an

environment where staff are supported to develop professionally and personally,

recognising that an engaged, skilled and compassionate workforce is fundamental

to delivering excellent patient care. The

post holder will identify leadership potential within teams, supporting

succession planning, coaching and mentorship whilst ensuring staff have access

to education, supervision and opportunities for professional development. They

will promote staff wellbeing and psychological safety, encouraging open

communication and creating a culture where staff feel valued, listened to and

empowered to contribute to service improvement.

Service Development and

Improvement

Working in partnership with the

Clinical Director, the Clinical Lead will contribute to the ongoing development

of Hospice services, ensuring they continue to meet the changing needs of

patients and the wider healthcare system. The post holder will lead and support

quality improvement initiatives, using patient feedback, clinical outcomes,

national guidance and service data to identify opportunities for improvement.

They will encourage innovation, challenge existing practice where appropriate

and support the implementation of new ways of working that improve patient

experience, clinical effectiveness and organisational sustainability.

Partnership Working

The Clinical Lead will develop

and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across health,

social care and the voluntary sector to ensure integrated, seamless care for

patients and families. They will represent St Michael's Hospice at internal and

external meetings, contributing to system-wide developments in specialist

palliative and end of life care and promoting the Hospice as a trusted and

collaborative partner.

The post holder will work closely

with commissioners, acute trusts, community providers, primary care and other

hospices to strengthen partnerships that improve access to specialist

palliative care and enhance patient outcomes.

Professional Responsibility

The Clinical Lead will maintain

registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and practise in accordance

with the NMC Code, maintaining professional competence through continuing

professional development and reflective practice. As a senior leader, the post holder will

uphold the values and reputation of St Michael's Hospice, demonstrating

professionalism, integrity and compassion in all aspects of their work. They

will ensure equality, diversity and inclusion underpin all decision making and

contribute to creating an organisational culture where everyone is treated with

dignity, respect and fairness.

General Responsibilities

Work to maintain the values,

vision and aims of St. Michaels Hospice.

Additional Duties In discussion with the line manager to undertake

work, as and when required, in support of St. Michaels Hospice as an

organisation.

Public Relations To represent St. Michaels Hospice in the community

and public domain, including social media, appropriately.

Undertake all statutory and

mandatory training, as required.

To be conversant with and adhere to all St. Michaels Hospice Policies

and Procedures.

Be responsible for upholding and promoting St. Michaels Hospice

safeguarding policies, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals,

and promptly reporting any concerns or incidents in accordance with established

procedures.

This is an outline job description and may be subject to change,

according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

Take responsibility for own personal safety and of others whilst at

work. You will take appropriate action or report any concerns to address any

health and safety issues that you or members of your team may be aware of.

This job description is an outline of the role and

responsibilities. From time to time, due

to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties

that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work,

internal job rotation and absence cover.

St.

Michaels has a newly refurbished 10 bed In-Patient Unit, as well as Hospice at

Home, Patient and Family Support services and a Living Well service, specialist

clinics with support from our therapy team across all our services. We offer

excellent support and training opportunities as well as the potential to

develop specialist skills, initiating and contributing to evolving clinical

services.

We

are dedicated to providing care to people throughout North Hampshire who are

affected by life limiting illness to attain the highest possible quality of

life by providing a choice of specialist care and support.

As a

charity, we depend on the kindness and support of our local community to

continue offering our services free of charge. This care is made possible by

supporters donating, taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing

our lottery, shopping in our retail outlets, leaving gifts in their Wills or

giving freely of their time to volunteer.

We

offer attractive

benefits, including, free parking, life assurance, 27 days annual leave plus

bank holidays, and an extensive health and wellbeing plan and company pension.

For

more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jo Fricker,

Clinical Director on telephone number 01256 844744.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Qualifications

Experience

Attitude, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Other requirements