About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Head of Nursing & Quality to provide senior clinical leadership for Marie Curie Bradford Hospice, ensuring outstanding standards of care, strong clinical governance and a culture of continuous quality improvement.
This is a high impact leadership role, offering a hybrid working arrangement with a regular presence at our Bradford Hospice and close collaboration with regional and national clinical leaders.
Main duties of the job
As Head of Nursing & Quality, you will hold professional accountability for nursing practice, patient safety, clinical governance and quality improvement across the hospice. You will play a critical role in driving excellence, supporting teams through change, and ensuring services are safe, caring, effective, responsive and well led.
You will:
Provide visible, compassionate and credible senior nursing leadership Lead and assure clinical governance, quality, risk and safeguarding Drive service improvement and learning using data, audit and feedback Ensure compliance with CQC, NMC and internal Marie Curie standards Support, develop and inspire senior nurses and multidisciplinary teams Contribute to strategic planning and regional clinical leadership forumsSalary:£64,500 - £72,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time 35 hours per week
Based: Marie Curie Bradford Hospice
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, theyre likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
Growing and transforming our direct care and support Delivering more practical information and support Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be a Registered Nurse (NMC) with substantial senior leadership experience within complex healthcare environments, ideally including hospice, palliative care, community or acute settings.
Were looking for someone who brings:
Current level 1 NMC registration (essential) Significant experience in clinical leadership at senior level Strong expertise in clinical governance, quality and patient safety A track record of service improvement and change leadership Confidence working with regulators (e.g. CQC) and managing inspections Excellent communication and engagement skills A values led approach aligned with compassionate, person-centered careExperience in end of life or hospice care is desirable, but not essential for the right candidate
Benefits You'll Love
Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)Hybrid workingCompetitive Policy for parental/sick LeaveContinuous Professional developmentIndustry leading training programmesSeason ticket loan for travelling to and from workDefined contribution schemes for PensionMarie Curie Group Personal Pension SchemeLoan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systemsIntroduce a friend schemeHelp with eyecare costEntitled to Marie Curie Blue Light CardEntitled to Benefit-Hub Discount SchemeLife assurance for all employeesWe will honor any length of service with the NHS in relation to salary and annual leave entitlement!
Application Process
Close date for applications: 17th May 2026 Interview Dates: 1st stage - 28th May 2026 2nd stage - 4th June 2026 As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at: [email protected].
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of current policy and regulatory requirements, and ability to interpret into practice. Demonstrates a clear understanding of how to manage effectively, making best use of resources and creating a workforce focussed on quality and care. Demonstrable experience of governance/clinical governance, quality and continuous improvement. Evidence of managing clinical and nonclinical risk. Demonstrable experience of the management of complaints and patient and family experience. Experience of working with regulators and commissioners and other external bodies. Experience of working with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff in a healthcare environment. Experience of planning over short, medium and long-term timeframes, adjusting plans and resources accordingly. Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of individuals. Experience of researching best practice, interpreting its relevance and processes/ practices which could be implemented successfully to achieve system reform. Experience of using patients and public engagement in service development practice. Demonstrable experience of governance/clinical governance, quality and continuous improvement.
Additional criteria Essential
Current level 1 NMC registration (essential). Significant experience in clinical leadership at senior level. Strong expertise in clinical governance, quality and patient safety. A track record of service improvement and change leadership. Confidence working with regulators (e.g. CQC) and managing inspections. Excellent communication and engagement skills. A values led approach aligned with compassionate, person-centered care.
Desirable
Experience in end of life or hospice care is desirable, but not essential for the right candidate.
Qualifications Essential
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 Senior professional with a proven background in managing quality and governance within a complex health or social care system. Registered professional e.g. Registered Nurse, AHP, Social Worker Postgraduate management qualification or relevant experience Commitment to continued professional development Relevant qualifications required to undertake the Responsible Individual / Registered Manager role as outlined by the relevant regulator.
Desirable
Educated to masters level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in a Health and Social care setting in the Private, Public or Voluntary sector
Skills & Abilities Essential
Provide / receive highly complex, sensitive information providing analysis and develop a range of solutions/options for discussion with teams / stakeholders. Negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change. Evidence of quality improvement and change management. Present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups internally and externally. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands Ability to professionally lead multi professional alliances across teams and organsiations. Ability to create multi professional alliances across organisations . Ability to horizon scan and anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Ability to prioritise own work effectively, and be able to direct the activities of others. Ability to make decisions autonomously on difficult issues when required Ability to work with different disciplines across Health and Social care in the Private, Public and Voluntary sector
Desirable
Evidence of crosssectoral and partnership working Evidence of community engagement/community development experience
Knowledge Essential
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Evidence of leading teams and services to deliver high quality, safe, patient centred care within a palliative and end of life context. Evidence of leading governance, quality improvement and risk management. Evidence of operational management and leadership skills including managing clinical teams in terms of workforce development, recruitment and retention, performance and capability management. Knowledge of patient/public involvement and engagement
Desirable
Project management qualification and or experience
Personal Qualities, Values & Behaviours Essential
Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of Marie Curie. Demonstrate commitment to the improvement of quality and and the promotion of high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes. Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness. Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others. High level of work organisation, selfmotivation and drive for performance. Builds and maintains constructive relationships based on shared understanding of issues with colleagues, partners and stakeholders. Passionate, positive and enthusiastic about delivering the best for patients and their carers and families. Able to demonstrate openness and honesty when things go wrong to facilitate an open learning culture. Demonstrates understanding and ability to consistently and fairly apply policy and procedure in a person-centred way when dealing with people. Can demonstrate and self-awareness and resilience particularly when under pressure or dealing with difficult situations.
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 Marie Curie
Address Marie Curie Hospice
Maudsley Street
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD3 9LE
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)