About this role
Job summary
Interview date: Week Commencing 14th September 2026 Location: across both sites Hours: 15 hours Salary: Clinical Pay Scale Band 7, Full-Time Salary is £45,732 - £52,333 per annum, Part time 15 hours is £18,292.80 - £20,933.20
DBS Required: Enhanced
Birmingham Hospice is looking for a part-time Clinical Supervisor to join its wellbeing team.
The Wellbeing Team is a specialist therapeutic team working in the bereavement setting, helping people to help themselves. The Wellbeing Team consists of Adult/Children and a Spiritual service. We are a very friendly team who strive on professionalism and providing person centred care.
The Wellbeing Team also provide a high standard of research based clinical supervision to our staff, the service has grown in the past few years, this is an exciting opportunity to join because we are growing and developing as a team and service.
Main duties of the job
What You Will Do
Provide clinical-reflective supervision using theoretical models and theories to our hard-working staff. Either as one to ones or groups, for all staff to develop professionally and build on reliance.
Enhance supervisees wellbeing by working collaboratively with supervisees to facilitate in-depth reflection on issues related to work and practice
Build solid relationships with all teams across the organisation, both clinical and non-clinical
Providing training internally and externally.
What You Will Bring
University degree or Higher education diploma in appropriate subject
Qualification in clinical supervision
Significant experience of supervising individuals or groups
Knowledge of complex issues involved in therapeutic work within the field of palliative care
Good planning and organisational skills
Resilience, reliability and excellent communication skills
Creativity for continuous improvement
If this sounds like the role for you then wed love to receive your application
For further information or an informal chat, please email: [email protected]
About us
Birmingham Hospice provides expert palliative and end of life care for people and their families living with life-limiting illnesses.
We believe that all people in Birmingham should have access to the best specialist care and support - when, where and how they need it. Our vision is a future where everyone with a life-limiting illness will live and die with dignity and in comfort. Our mission is to enable more people from all communities to access the care of their choice at the end of life.
During a recent CQC inspection our sites have been rated outstanding, with independent health care regulators highlighting that colleagues and services are caring, responsive and well-led.
Our outstanding teams are passionate about providing the very best care, and patients and their loved ones are at the heart of everything we do.
Our values of kindness, respect, innovation, togetherness, positivity and openness are at the centre of who we are, what we do and how we behave. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, welcoming, caring and supportive team. We are offering a competitive salary, with generous holiday allowance, a contribution pension scheme, and a commitment to investing in our people through employee benefits and ongoing professional development.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Happy to talk about Flexible Working.
Job Title:
Clinical Supervisor
Department:
Wellbeing Team
Hospice Band:
Band 7
Reports to:
Wellbeing Team Leader
Responsible for:
Wellbeing Team Leader
DBS Required
Enhanced
Job Purpose
This role enables us to provide clinical supervision to our staff, both clinical and non-clinical staff on a one-to-one basis and in groups, as well as supporting the work of Birmingham Hospice.
The purpose of clinical supervision is to provide a safe, facilitated space for restoration, to explore managerial aspects of learning and practice, and to develop self-awareness through self-reflection to advance knowledge and skills. The core elements of clinical supervision allow non-clinicians and clinicians to share, reflect, and learn from events, experiences, and their emotional responses within their work setting. By doing so, clinicians and staff can benefit in terms of personal development and professional competence.
The role requires the ability to supervise a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff from different professional backgrounds and levels of expertise. At Birmingham Hospice, supervision is offered to colleagues working in the wellbeing team, medical & nursing staff, & non-clinical staff as required.
The clinical supervisor will work collaboratively with supervisees to facilitate in-depth reflection on issues related to work and practice. In each case, the joint goal is to enhance the supervisees wellbeing, increase self-awareness, and improve the effectiveness of each supervisee within their role.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Key Roles and Responsibilities
To prepare appropriately for sessions and to manage all related notes and documentation effectively and with due regard to confidentiality.
Deliver supervision 121 and in small groups.
To have a high level of presence with all teams in the organisation clinical and non-clinical.
To provide clinical supervision following theoretical theories and models.
To collaborate with supervisees to contribute to the maintenance of regular, well-timed supervision sessions.
Plan, develop and implement reflective sessions for staff, both proactive and reactive, as required.
To attend regular clinical supervision sessions with the external clinical supervisor.
Work flexibly as part of a small team to provide maximum coverage for supervision, such as in the event of emergencies and attend team meetings as frequently as possible; represent Birmingham Hospice to external organisations as required.
Undertake any other relevant and necessary tasks, as agreed with the Director of Clinical Services and Wellbeing lead.
Abide by all Birmingham Hospices policies and procedures.
To consistently demonstrate professional leadership and act as a positive role model for staff, promoting high standards of practice, professionalism and integrity.
To have a small caseload of clients from the wellbeing service.
Adhere to a recognised Ethical Framework.
The role requires flexibility on working hours to meet the needs of the service.
To attend 121-line management with the wellbeing lead.
To provide clinical supervision and training for the wellbeing private service.
The role requires travel between the two hospice sites.
You will be required to plan and deliver education and training programmes for both internal and external stakeholders.
General Duties
Confidentiality
All employees are required to uphold the confidentiality of all information records in whatever format, encountered in the course of employment and after it.
All employees are bound by the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations when, in the course of their employment, they deal with information records relating to individuals.
Equality and Diversity
The Hospice is committed to promoting an environment that values diversity. All staff are responsible for ensuring that they treat individuals equally and fairly and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. The Hospice expects all staff to behave in a way which recognises and respects diversity in line with the appropriate standards.
Health and Safety
All employees have a responsibility under the terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act1974 to protect and promote their own health and that of others in the workplace.
All employees must comply with all Hospice Health and Safety Procedures
Infection Control
The prevention and control of infection is the responsibility of everyone who is employed by the Hospice. Employees must be aware of infection control policies, procedures, and the importance of protecting themselves and their clients in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Information Governance
All employees are responsible for ensuring they undertake any training relating to information governance, read the Hospices policies, procedures and guidance documents relating to information governance, and understanding how this affects them in their role.
Professional Development
All employees must participate in an annual appraisal and develop a personal development plan with their Line Manager
All employees are responsible for maintaining their statutory and mandatory training.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
The Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Resilience, reliability, flexibility Excellent communication skills and commitment to work collaboratively with the Clinical Psychologist, the Wellbeing team and across all departments of the Hospice. Commitment to and interest in the overall development of the Hospice and its services. Ability to work in a small team. Interest in continuing professional development.
Personal Skills and Attributes Essential
Resilience, reliability, flexibility Excellent communication skills and commitment to work collaboratively with the Clinical Psychologist, the Wellbeing team and across all departments of the Hospice. Commitment to and interest in the overall development of the Hospice and its services. Ability to work in a small team . Interest in continuing professional development.
Desirable
Understanding of and living the vision, mission and values of Birmingham Hospice. Commitment to, understanding and promotion of equality and diversity within all areas of the workplace. Proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement and development.
Qualifications Essential
University degree or higher education diploma in appropriate subject. Qualification in clinical supervision Accreditation/registration as a supervisor with BACP/UKCP/BPS or equivalent Significant experience of providing both individual counselling and group work in a healthcare environment Comprehensive knowledge, experience and respect for professional boundaries and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Commitment to own continuing professional and personal development Knowledge of complex issues involved in therapeutic work within the field of palliative care Understanding management of risk within clinical supervision provision Good planning and organisational skills to work independently with a high degree of self-management Adept at record-keeping in terms of registering attendance, supervision session content and appointment planning Understanding of the charity sector Commitment to on-going supervision of supervision Experienced, independent professional who has a proven track record in terms of self-management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Birmingham Hospice
Address Birmingham Hospice
76 Grange Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B24 0DF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.birminghamhospice.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)