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Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service is looking for an inspirational and experienced Director of Care to provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across our medical, clinical and holistic care services.
This is a pivotal role within our organisation. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for ensuring that children, young people and their families receive the highest quality, safe and compassionate care.
You will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of our care services at an exciting time in the development of Alexander Devine.
The role
As Director of Care, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management, quality and performance of our care services.
You will:
- Provide strong, visible and inspirational clinical leadership across all care services.
- Lead the strategic development of our medical, clinical and holistic care provision.
- Ensure services are safe, effective, evidence-based, family-centred and responsive to the needs of the children and families we support.
- Act as Joint Registered Manager with the Care Quality Commission.
- Provide strategic oversight of clinical governance, quality assurance, risk management, safeguarding and compliance.
- Ensure we are prepared for CQC and other regulatory requirements and that learning from incidents, complaints, audits and research drives continuous improvement.
- Lead and support a highly skilled multidisciplinary Care Team, encouraging a culture of reflection, development, innovation and excellence.
- Work with the CEO and wider Senior Leadership Team to deliver the charity's strategic plan and manage resources effectively.
- Develop strong relationships with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and support the development and management of commissioned services.
- Represent Alexander Devine locally and nationally, contributing to the wider development of children's palliative care.
- Champion the voice of children, young people and their families, ensuring their experience informs the ongoing development of our services.
About you
We are looking for an exceptional clinical leader who combines strategic vision with strong operational management and a genuine passion for children's palliative care.
You will be a registered nurse with significant experience in paediatric palliative care and senior-level leadership experience. You will have a strong understanding of clinical governance, CQC requirements, PSIRF and safeguarding, together with experience of leading service development and change.
You will bring:
- NMC registration as a Children's or Adult Nurse.
- Significant experience of palliative paediatric nursing.
- Senior-level experience of management, strategic thinking and service development.
- Experience of CQC compliance, clinical governance, PSIRF and safeguarding.
- Strong financial and budgetary understanding.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to communicate complex and sensitive information to a wide range of audiences.
- The ability to interpret data and use evidence to inform strategic and operational decisions.
- Excellent networking and partnership-building skills.
- A Master's-level qualification in a relevant health or leadership subject is desirable.
Most importantly, you will be an inspirational, resilient and motivational leader who can engage people, build confidence and create a culture where staff are empowered to deliver their very best.
Why Alexander Devine?
This is a rare opportunity to join a growing children's hospice charity and play a leading role in shaping the future of our services.
At Alexander Devine, our values are at the heart of everything we do: determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture and empathy. We are looking for a leader who genuinely shares these values and can translate them into meaningful action for children, families, staff and volunteers.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside a committed Senior Leadership Team, an experienced clinical team and a passionate wider charity, while building strong relationships with partners across health, social care and the children's palliative care sector.
If you are an ambitious and compassionate clinical leader who wants to make a lasting difference to children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire


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Veterans Community Occupational Therapist
Location: Remote working
We have two positions available – one based in the North of England and one based in the South of England.
- North: Preferably based in North-West England, including Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Blackpool and surrounding areas.
- South: Preferably based in Salisbury or the surrounding areas.
We are open to candidates who live further afield, where the location is within a reasonable travelling distance for the community-based requirements of the role.
Both positions involve community-based travel as part of the role, as well as occasional UK-wide travel to attend face-to-face clinical and wider team meetings (approximately 4–5 times per year).
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About Us
At Help for Heroes, we help the Armed Forces community live well after service.
Life can be tough when a military career comes to an end, especially if it has been cut short by illness or injury. Overnight, people lose not only their job, but also a support network that is like family. There are many ways we help veterans, their relatives, serving personnel, and people who worked alongside the UK military. We help people with their physical and mental health needs, and a range of welfare issues. Our support gives people the skills, confidence and knowledge to make a success of life after service.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterans Community Occupational Therapist to join the Services team at Help for Heroes and play a key role in supporting veterans and their families to access the right clinical and functional support, helping them live well after service.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About You
Are you a committed, Registered Occupational Therapist, with more than two years’ experience, looking to expand your skills and have the opportunity to work with the Armed Forces Community? If you have an understanding of and empathy with the requirements of veterans and their families, you could contribute your skills and experience to improve the quality of life for our beneficiaries.
About the Role
As a Veterans Community Occupational Therapist, you will:
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Provide community-based occupational therapy input to veterans, supporting their physical health, independence and day-to-day functioning.
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Work with veterans and, where appropriate, their families and support networks to assess needs and identify practical, person-centred solutions.
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Support veterans to navigate healthcare and support pathways, promoting independence and wellbeing.
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Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Community Nurses and other professionals.
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Contribute to education, outreach and engagement activity to support the Armed Forces Community.
Please see the job description below for more details about the role.
About the Team
You will be joining the clinical team at Help for Heroes, providing community-based support to the Armed Forces Community across either North or South England.The team works collaboratively as a multidisciplinary group of Occupational Therapists and Community Nurses, finding resourceful ways to deliver care that is right, fair and tailored to each individual.
Our aim is to champion the Armed Forces Community as they transition to civilian life, working together as one team to support long-term health, independence and wellbeing.
In return we can offer you:
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Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality,diversityand inclusion.
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29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate!
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Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
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Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with theoptionto upgrade.
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3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
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A generous salarysacrificepension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
Closing date: 18th September 2026
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Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service provides specialist care and support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families. Our services extend across Berkshire and into surrounding counties.
We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Head of Care to join our Senior Clinical Team and provide strong operational and clinical leadership across our care services.
This is a key leadership role within the organisation, working closely with the Director of Care and Lead for Quality and Governance to ensure that children and families receive safe, effective and compassionate care.
About the role
As Head of Care, you will have responsibility for the operational management, quality and delivery of our care provision, including community care, day care, inpatient care, education and after-death care.
You will provide visible and supportive leadership to the Care Team, ensuring appropriate staffing, skill mix, competence and professional development. You will also lead our Practice Education Team and help embed a positive, inclusive learning culture across the organisation.
Working as part of the Senior Clinical Team, you will contribute to clinical strategy, governance, risk management, audit, service development and CQC compliance. You will also act as a Joint Registered Manager and deputise for the Director of Care when required.
An important part of the role will be building effective relationships with external health and social care professionals and partner organisations, helping to develop an integrated palliative care model across Berkshire and surrounding areas.
About you
You will be a Registered Children's Nurse (RN Child) with significant clinical management experience and a strong understanding of caring for children and young people with complex health needs.
You will bring:
- Experience of clinical leadership and managing and motivating teams.
- Experience of delivering high-quality care to children and young people with complex needs.
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance, audit and evidence-based practice.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage conflict effectively.
- Strong organisational, leadership and team-building skills.
- A relevant degree or equivalent and postgraduate study, ideally in palliative care, leadership or education.
- Experience of working in children's palliative care, with experience of end-of-life and post-death care desirable.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, dignity and family-centred care.
Most importantly, you will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and compassionate, with the ability to inspire others and translate our values into everyday practice.
Why join Alexander Devine?
This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a growing children's hospice service where your experience, ideas and leadership will have a direct impact on children and families.
You will join a committed and supportive Senior Clinical Team and have the opportunity to shape the future development of our care services, while helping to develop the skills, confidence and wellbeing of the wider Care Team.
Our values – determined, empowering, valuing others, integrity, nurture and empathy – are at the heart of everything we do.
If you are an experienced children's nurse looking for a challenging and rewarding leadership role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, including appropriate barred lists, a current full driving licence and satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire


Lead the next chapter for liver health in the UK
This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected and financially stable health charity at a pivotal moment of transformation.
Following a successful merger, the organisation has proudly just completed a full rebrand to Liver UK, bringing together services, information and advocacy across all ages. With a clear, trustee-approved strategy for 2026–2032 already in place, the next Chief Executive will focus on delivery, growth and national influence.
A strong platform and a planned transition
This role comes at a natural and positive point within a planned leadership transition.Our current Chief Executive has provided long-standing, successful leadership and is excited to hand over the rebranded charity for it to be led into its next phase of strategic development, sustainability and growth.
The incoming CEO will inherit a well-led organisation with strong governance, a clear strategic direction, and real momentum.
About the role
As Chief Executive, you will lead delivery of an established strategy, ensuring the organisation continues to grow its reach, impact and income.You will work closely with an engaged and supportive Board of Trustees to maintain high standards of governance, regulatory compliance and risk management, while strengthening the charity’s voice in national policy and public affairs.
This is a role that balances external influence with internal leadership, ensuring both impact and organisational resilience.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver a trustee-approved long-term strategy, refining priorities as needed
- Ensure robust governance, legal and regulatory compliance
- Lead policy, public affairs and national influencing activity
- Maintain financial sustainability and drive income growth
- Lead and develop a high-performing Senior Management Team
- Oversee delivery of high-quality services and information
About you
You are a credible and values-driven leader with senior experience in the charity, health or related sectors.
You will bring:
- Proven senior leadership experience at Director or Chief Executive Officer level
- Strong understanding of governance, finance and regulatory compliance
- Experience influencing policy and working with senior stakeholders
- A track record of delivering organisational growth and impact
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
You will be confident working with a Board of Trustees, able to build strong relationships, provide clear advice, and operate effectively in a governance-led environment.
You will be motivated by improving health outcomes and confident leading an organisation with both national influence and strong operational delivery.
Why join us?
- A clear, trustee-approved strategy ready for delivery
- Strong governance, financial stability and organisational foundations
- A positive and well-managed leadership transition
- The opportunity to shape a newly unified, UK-wide charity
- A chance to make a meaningful difference in an under-recognised area of health
- A strong, engaged and motivated Board
A competitive salary will be offered, reflecting the experience, skills and leadership qualities of the successful candidate.
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Doing Good Recruitment is thrilled to be partnering with In Your Corner to find their next Clinical Lead (Maternity Cover)
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist or Counselling Psychologist with leadership experience to join an award-winning youth mental health charity as Clinical Lead on a 9-12 month maternity cover contract.
Reporting directly to the CEO and working as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will provide clinical leadership, governance oversight, and supervision across a growing organisation that is transforming the lives of vulnerable young people across London.
In Your Corner
In Your Corner is ambitious charity entering an exciting period of growth and development as it continues to raise its profile within the youth mental health sector.
For more than seven years, the organisation has delivered innovative, evidence-based psychological interventions alongside non-contact boxing programmes designed to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of some of London's most vulnerable young people.
Their unique group intervention model brings together accredited boxing coaches and clinical psychology professionals to engage young people who may be struggling with their emotional wellbeing and who often face barriers to accessing traditional therapeutic support.
As a small, agile and pioneering charity, In Your Corner is committed to developing practice-based evidence and creating meaningful, lasting change for young people and their families.
About the Role
The Clinical Lead plays a pivotal role within the organisation, holding responsibility for clinical governance, risk management, and clinical decision-making.
Working predominantly remotely, with some travel across Inner London project locations, you will lead and support a dedicated team of clinical specialists and Honorary Assistant Psychologists delivering In Your Corner's innovative interventions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing clinical leadership and governance oversight across the organisation.
- Managing, mentoring and supervising clinical specialists and Assistant Psychologists.
- Delivering both individual and group clinical supervision.
- Overseeing referral management processes and project delivery.
- Supporting quality assurance, safeguarding and clinical decision-making.
- Working closely with the CEO and wider leadership team to support organisational development and service growth.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and compassionate clinical leader who is passionate about improving mental health outcomes for young people. You will be excited by the chance to combine strategic leadership, clinical excellence and innovation within a growing organisation that is challenging traditional approaches to youth mental health support. Equally comfortable supporting staff, overseeing governance and contributing to organisational development, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to help shape services that create lasting impact for young Londoners and their families.
You will possess:
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people.
- A post-graduate qualification and current professional registration in a core child mental health profession e.g. Clinical Psychology (D. Clin. Psych), Counselling Psychology (DPsych), or Senior Psychotherapist (BABCP or BACP).
- Robust knowledge of theory and research that underpins working with adolescents with complex mental health difficulties, including those who have experienced trauma, adversity, and social exclusion.
- Strong organisational and planning skills - this role involves managing competing priorities across a varied workload.
- Line Management experience - supporting clinicians, conducting performancereviews and support with recruitment.
- Clinical governance skills, including clinical supervision, safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.
- Excellent data management and analysis skills.
- A high degree of autonomy and self-direction is essential.
Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic. We recognise that exceptional candidates do not always meet every requirement listed in a job description. If your experience aligns with most of the criteria and you are excited by the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
We believe that the organisations and people, that come together to make the world a better place, deserve the very best helping hand for hiring.
About the British Society for Heart Failure
The British Society for Heart Failure (BSH) is the UK's leading charity and membership organisation dedicated to improving care for people living with heart failure. We bring together healthcare professionals, researchers and decision-makers to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term outcomes through education, awareness, research and policy influence.
This is an exciting time to join BSH as we deliver our ambitious new strategy and continue to drive forward our national 25in25 campaign to reduce mortality from heart failure and improve outcomes for patients across the UK.
About the Role
This is a high-profile opportunity to shape and deliver BSH's policy agenda and strengthen its influence across the healthcare sector.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will work with clinical leaders, parliamentarians, NHS stakeholders and partner organisations to ensure BSH remains a credible and influential voice on heart failure policy. You will help develop evidence-based policy positions, influence decision-makers and support improvements in heart failure prevention, diagnosis and care across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery and development of BSH's policy framework and priorities.
- Develop policy papers, briefings, consultation responses and stakeholder communications.
- Build relationships with parliamentarians, NHS leaders, policymakers and healthcare organisations.
- Represent BSH at meetings, consultations, forums and policy discussions.
- Identify opportunities to influence policy and improve outcomes for people living with heart failure.
- Work collaboratively with partner organisations on advocacy, campaigns and policy development.
- Monitor the healthcare and policy landscape, identifying emerging issues and opportunities.
- Support wider organisational activity including communications, events and strategic initiatives.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. As this role is primarily remote we also encourage applicants from any location in the UK that enables occassional travel into London and elsewhere in the UK.
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Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF), the UK’s leading patient charity for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis, to recruit a Healthcare Professional Education and Engagement Manager.
Salary: £34,000 – £37,500 per annum
Location: Hybrid role, with attendance at the charity’s Peterborough office for team meetings, collaboration and other key activities, typically on a quarterly basis, alongside travel to meetings, events and partner sites as required.
You will build relationships with clinicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, develop a national programme of education and engagement, and help turn clinical insight and lived experience into practical resources and opportunities for collaboration.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals across the UK.
- Build APF’s healthcare professional network and create opportunities for collaboration and shared learning.
- Develop and coordinate a programme of healthcare professional education, including events, webinars, digital learning and practical resources.
- Identify the needs of different professional audiences and tailor education and engagement accordingly.
- Support healthcare professional involvement in OneVoiceILD and APF’s wider work to improve diagnosis, care pathways and outcomes.
- Work with clinical experts, colleagues and people with lived experience to ensure education is evidence-based, relevant and accessible.
- Capture insight, feedback and engagement data to evaluate and improve activity.
- Work collaboratively across APF and with professional bodies, charities and other external partners.
- Represent APF at relevant meetings, events and conferences.
About you
You will have experience of working with healthcare professionals, clinical stakeholders or professional audiences, alongside strong relationship-building and project coordination skills.
We are looking for:
- Experience developing, coordinating or improving programmes, projects or new areas of work.
- Experience planning or delivering education, training or professional engagement activity.
- An understanding of the UK healthcare environment, ideally including the NHS and relevant care pathways.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- The ability to translate complex clinical or technical information into clear, accessible content.
- Experience using data, feedback or CRM systems to track activity and support improvement.
- A collaborative, proactive approach with sound judgement.
- Confidence using digital tools, databases and CRM systems.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and improving access to high-quality care and information.
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your healthcare engagement and education expertise to make a real difference to people affected by pulmonary fibrosis.
If you are passionate about improving healthcare and are looking for a role with genuine impact, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract working 22.5 hour per week.
While a strong clinical background is mandatory, this senior role demands candidates who can provide substantive, quantifiable evidence of successful leadership and team management, preferable within nursing settings. We are seeking demonstrable experience in driving performance, strategic oversight and people development.
Key responsibilities will include:
As a Deputy Manager, you will be integral to the Home Management Team, contributing to strategic planning and day-to-day operations across residential, dementia, and nursing services.
- People Leadership and Performance: This is the primary focus. You will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing performance of Nurses and allied health professionals. This includes conducting clinical and management supervision, ensuring safe staffing levels, and actively driving team quality and service outcomes. Candidates must evidence the ability to lead and mentor senior staff.
- Quality and Strategic Oversight: Drive the review and development of care pathways, risk assessments, and service development plans. Your work must be supported by clear outcomes and quantifiable impact on service improvement and efficiency.
- Clinical and Operational Oversight: Deputise fully for the Registered Manager, ensuring safe, high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care, and maintaining full compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards.
- Statutory Compliance and Safeguarding: Take a leading role in maintaining strict adherence to all health & social care legislation (e.g., CQC, MCA/DoLS, Health & Safety). You will lead high-level investigations of safeguarding concerns, ensuring prompt and accurate documentation.
Your Background
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing).
- A Proven Track Record of Senior Management/Leadership Experience within a Care Home setting, specifically working with complex elderly care (residential, dementia, and nursing).
- Formal Leadership qualification (or commitment to achieve Level 4 L&M).
- Proven skills in clinical leadership, quality assurance, and incident investigation, evidenced at a management and strategic level.
What we offer:
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14%
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- 25 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts
About Dunkirk Memorial House:
Dunkirk Memorial House is a CQC rated Outstanding care home. We are proud to offer expert care, including a specialised Dementia Mews providing compassionate support for up to 30 residents. At Dunkirk Memorial House, we prioritise creating a warm and supportive community where veterans feel valued and respected.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
About The Company
Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.
As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required.
We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.
Visit ourCareers Pageto discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £55,420 - £63,762 per annum depending on your skills, experience and professional qualifications relevant to the role. Candidates applying with Veterinary Surgeon qualifications and registration may be eligible for a higher salary, reflecting the additional professional responsibilities associated with the role.
Location:Grimsby animal hospital
Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Blue Cross is seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to oversee the operational performance, service delivery and future development of our Grimsby Animal Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding care and support for pets and the people who love them.
We are looking for an experienced leader who can inspire teams, drive continuous improvement and ensure the hospital operates effectively, efficiently and sustainably.
This opportunity may suit:
- Experienced Veterinary Practice Managers
- Senior/head Veterinary Nurse Managers with significant leadership experience
- Senior/head Veterinary Surgeons with significant leadership experience
- Senior leaders from comparable clinical, healthcare or service delivery environments
Regardless of professional background, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance and development of the hospital, ensuring high standards of patient care, service delivery, team engagement and operational excellence.
More about the role
As Hospital Lead, you will provide strategic, operational and people leadership for one of our hospitals, ensuring safe, effective and sustainable delivery of services for pets and the people who care for them. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive service performance, oversee financial and operational management, and create a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive. The role also plays an important part in delivering our Veterinary Strategy and supporting wider organisational priorities.
Additional professional responsibilities
The core leadership responsibilities of this role remain the same regardless of professional background.
Additional responsibilities will apply depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and registration status.
- Veterinary Surgeons will fulfil the statutory and professional responsibilities associated with their registration and act as the accountable veterinary surgeon on site. Veterinary Surgeons will participate on the clinical rota one day per week.
- Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) will bring their clinical knowledge and experience to support the effective operation of the hospital and work in partnership with nursing leadership colleagues. RVNs will participate in rota activity for approximately 0.5 to 1 day per week, or as operationally required.
- Practice Managers and other non-clinical operational leaders will focus on the operational, financial, and people leadership of the hospital, working in partnership with clinical leaders. These roles will participate in operational rota or duty management activities for approximately 0.5 to 1 day per week, or as operationally required.
This is a varied role that combines strategic leadership with day-to-day operational oversight. Participation in rota activity will be 0.5 to 1 day per week, or as operationally required, and will depend on your professional background.
About you:
You will be an experienced leader with a track record of managing people, services and operational performance within a veterinary, healthcare or comparable service delivery environment. You will be confident balancing strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands, leading change and developing high-performing teams.
Whether your background is in practice management, veterinary nursing leadership, veterinary medicine or another relevant service environment, you will be a collaborative leader who can build strong relationships, develop others and deliver excellent outcomes through effective operational management.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and where pets and their owners receive the highest standards of care and service.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Proven experience of leading teams within a veterinary, healthcare or service delivery environment at a senior operational level
- Experience of leading services or sites through continuous improvement, change management and cultural development
- Proven track record of delivering operational and strategic objectives within a complex service delivery environment
- Significant experience of people leadership, including recruitment, performance management, coaching and development of managers and teams
- Strong experience of budget management, including financial planning, forecasting, monitoring and reporting
- Experience of working in a fast-paced operational environment, balancing competing priorities and making effective decisions under pressure
- Experience of developing strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support service delivery and organisational impact
- Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Experience working in a not for profit, charity or social enterprise environment
- Experience of multisite, regional or networked service delivery models
- Experience of service redesign, transformation or implementation of new operating models
- Experience of working within a regulated clinical environment
- Experience of contributing to external engagement, partnerships or reputation building activity
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, including the additional responsibilities and requirements that apply to Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses.
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them



As our Associate Director of Children’s Services, you have a key role to play in the leadership, operational management, and strategic direction of Chestnut Tree House. We are looking for an individual who shares our passion for excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. Whether through clinical leadership, service development, strengthening quality standards or supporting our workforce, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to our future.
At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to kindness, respect, integrity and collaboration. We want every colleague to feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential while delivering the very best outcomes for those in our care.
As a leader within Southern Hospice Group, you will:
- Lead the planning, performance and delivery of Children’s services, holding accountability for quality, patient outcomes, financial control, income and contract compliance.
- Build and sustain strong partnerships with commissioners and system partners, developing and negotiating proposals that expand service reach and impact.
- Lead service improvement and innovation and share learning across the organisation.
- Provide visible, values-led people leadership, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across all teams.
You'll be
- Passionate advocate for babies, children and young people
- Child and family centred
- Significant experience in children's palliative/end of life care or children with complex care needs
- Compassionate but accountable leader
- Strategic but operationally grounded
- Professional curiosity, always seeing ways to innovate and improve
- Track record of effective performance management across quality, workforce, operations and finance
- Effective communicator, able to influence and build strong teams
- Experience of leading and supporting teams through change
- Builds effective relationships with key stakeholders across the group and externally
- Confidence in financial leadership, including budget management, income generation and commercial decision making.
- Proven ability to influence and partner with commissioners and system stakeholders
- Highly developed people leadership skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and develop the workforce and build strong teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Overview
Barts Health NHS Trust provides maternity and neonatal care for women and birthing people and their babies each year, providing all aspects of obstetrics and midwifery care in our labour ward, midwife-led birth centre and home birthing service.
North-East London (NEL) (Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest) Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) listens to the experiences of women, birthing people and families, and brings together service users, staff and other stakeholders to plan, review and improve maternity and neonatal care. MNVPs ensure that service users’ voices are at the heart of decision-making in maternity and neonatal services by being embedded within the leadership of provider trusts and feeding into the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) and Integrated Care Board. This influences improvements in the safety, quality, and experience of maternity and neonatal care. We work to ensure that every woman and birthing person on the maternity and neonatal pathway has a chance to have their voice heard. We do not speak for them.
We are recruiting a Maternity Lead for Tower Hamlets, who brings the expertise of women/birthing people with lived experience of maternity services at Barts Health NHS Trust into the heart of the development of every aspect of maternity and neonatal services at the trust.
The role of Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) Lead is key to providing inclusive and collaborative leadership and ways of working, ensuring that all women and birthing people and their families’ views are heard and acted on. This is an exciting opportunity to review, shape and improve services and make a real difference to women, birthing people and their families.
This is a paid, self-employed job requiring 1.5 days per week (worked flexibly where possible). Working with the MNVP is an opportunity to become part of a vibrant team, improving care for our service users and enabling voices and engagement with our community.
The membership of the MNVP includes:
● Women, birthing people and families from a diverse range of backgrounds.
● Members of the wider community such as birth workers and charities specialising in mental health, supporting refugees, etc.
● Nurses, midwives, health visitors, doctors and managers.
This is a self-employed position on a fixed-term contract until March 2027. The successful candidate will not be entitled to employee benefits such as pension, sick pay, or holiday pay.
As a self-employed contractor, you are responsible for managing your own tax and National Insurance contributions. You will be required to invoice the organisation for your work at the end of each calendar month, and payment will be made within 21 days of receipt of a monthly invoice.
Please note: This role requires applicants to have lived experience of using maternity services at The Royal London Hospital and/or Tower Hamlets within the last five years (either by giving birth or receiving maternity care). The ability to speak Bengali, Urdu or Romanian is highly desirable and will be considered an advantage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our NMP’s are integral members of our multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services. Offering care for presenting clients, prescribing and/or making amendments to prescriptions of opiate and/or alcohol substitute treatments and other related medications, they take a lead role in developing the prescribing clinic, acting as a point of contact for other workers and partner agencies around prescribing issues.
Where: Tower Hamlets London
Hours: 37.5h per week
Contract: Fixed term until 23rd October 2027
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the role:
- Assess, diagnose, plan; implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for service users
- Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to service user needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols, and within scope of practice
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the service user in complex, urgent or emergency situations seeking immediate advice and direction from the Clinical Lead if needed
- Assess, update, and refer service users for BBV vaccination and immunisation programmes. Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles
- Communicate effectively with service users and carers, anticipating barriers to communication and recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
- Maintain effective communication within the organisational environment and with external stakeholders, acting as an advocate for service users and colleagues where necessary
- Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
- Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking, and formal evaluation. Be actively involved in the annual appraisal system
- One day a week late cover (12 - 8pm)
About you:
- Qualified pharmacist with current GPhC registration and two years’s post qualification experience OR First level registered nurse with a current PIN AND three years post qualification experience
- Qualified Non-Medical Prescriber
- At least one year’s relevant and recent experience of working within substance misuse treatment
- Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions
- Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary
- Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing
- Full driving licence and access to own transport, or ability to demonstrate easy movement between services, if necessary
What we will give to you:
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid ‘Wellbeing’ hour each week along with a Employee Assist Programme
- Protected CPD time
- Free access to the RCNi learning platform
- Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
A note about using AI in your application:
AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 43 to 48 (£48,987.04 - £54,663.24)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Inner London Weighting (£4,236.47)
Closing Date
15/9/2026
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Headway UK developed the Approved Provider Scheme in 2011, which is a voluntary standards-based accreditation, for rehabilitation and residential units for people with a brain injury and we are looking for a new part time team member.
- Location: Preference for Midlands based, either home based or in Headway UK’s office in Nottingham.
- Salary: £35,000 FTE (pro rata for 21 hours per week) (days are flexible)
Brief overview
Are you a professional with experience supporting brain injury survivors?
Are you passionate about improving standards or care, for brain injury survivors?
Would you be good at conducting assessments and supporting residentials care units to improve the care that they provide?
Headway UK developed the Approved Provider Scheme in 2011, which is a voluntary standards-based accreditation, for rehabilitation and residential units for people with a brain injury and we are looking for a new part time team member.
By participating in the scheme Approved Provider units affirm their dedication to excellent care, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. The accreditation of units is then published for families, individuals and professionals to help inform their choices when identifying suitable provision for brain injury survivors. Our accreditation process is designed to be collaborative and supportive, guiding units through every step towards achieving and maintaining exemplary service standards.
The role will involve, conducting and writing assessments and working with the Approved Provider and Training Manager to manage Lead Assessors, who are based around the UK and the Service User Perspective Assessors, who are either brain injury survivors, or family members/ carers.
Embrace Headway’s mission of Improving Life After Brain Injury. Join us to ensure the highest quality care for ABI survivors throughout their journey to recovery.
What you will do:
- Conduct Approved Provider assessments, which includes going into brain injury residential units and assessing the services they provide and making recommendations, to improve practice against the framework.
- Writing and reviewing reports for Approved Provider units, following assessments, that clearly highlight strengths and areas for development.
- Contributing to the development and growth of Headway UK’s Approved Provider scheme, by continuing to drive forward standards and onboarding new units.
- Working with freelance Lead Assessors and Service User Perspective Assessors (who are brain injury survivors or family members) who are based around the UK, to organise assessments and ensure the schemes standards are upheld.
About you
We’re open-minded and welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will have:
- Prior experience of working in the field of acquired brain injury.
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, clinical psychology, physiotherapy, nursing, social work).
- Ability to write and moderate written reports of high quality and clarity, to provide accurate and accessible feedback.
- Very good IT skills, including be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams).
- Ability to gain the trust, confidence, and respect at all levels within external organisations and staff groups.
- Be an excellent communicator, with new and existing Approved Provider units.
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;
Financial Security
- Competitive Salaries
- Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the Pensions People with Headway contributing between 5 – 8%
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible Working
- Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
- Birthday leave
Benefits
- You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
About us
Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a criminal background check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!
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