Head of Nursing and Quality - Wales

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.

 

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  
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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

For more information or to arrange an informal visit to our Hospice please contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, John Gibson on john.gibson@mariecurie.org.uk

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.

We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

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.