Hospice at Home Lead (Band 7)
Job details
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who can lead the Hospice at Home team while remaining closely connected to clinical practice. You will bring significant experience in palliative and end-of-life care, including community practice, together with a compassionate approach to people management and the confidence to make sound decisions when priorities compete.
You will have experience of managing staff and resources, supporting development and leading service improvement. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and a commitment to safe, responsive care will be central to your work.
The role
This is an opportunity to help shape the next stage of Hospice at Home at St Michael’s Hospice, supporting patients and those important to them to receive care in their preferred place.
As Operational Manager, you will lead day-to-day service delivery, line manage the team and oversee staffing, rotas, referrals and capacity. Working with the Clinical Lead, you will use clinical information, patient feedback and service data to improve care and develop a more responsive service.
You will work alongside a Band 7 Clinical Assessor in a complementary partnership with clear responsibilities and planned overlap. Regular direct clinical work will allow you to maintain your assessment and symptom management skills.
You will work with hospice colleagues, primary care, community teams and hospital services to coordinate care and support timely discharge home. This role offers the opportunity to combine leadership with specialist clinical practice and contribute to a more resilient service.
Current NMC registration as an Adult Nurse is essential. A non-medical prescribing qualification is desirable; where appropriate, an agreed development pathway may be considered, subject to organisational approval and support.
St. Michael’s 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.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About St. Michael’s Hospice
St. Michael’s Hospice is a registered charity providing specialist palliative and end of life care services since 1992, for the people of North Hampshire. 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.
Our benefits
We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits, including, free parking, life assurance, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and an extensive health and wellbeing plan and company pension.
Contact
For further information and to arrange informal visits, please contact Jo Fricker, Clinical Director, on 01256 844744 or email: jo.fricker@stmichaelshospice.org.uk
Closing date: 29th October 2026
Interview date: TBC
