About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to join the Harrow Community Specialist Palliative Care Team as a Clinical Lead (Band 8a).
Reporting to the Head of Clinical Services, - Harrow Integrated Care the post holder will provide clinical, professional, and operational leadership to the Clinical Nurse Specialist team, ensuring the delivery of high quality, patient centred palliative care services across Harrow.
This role combines advanced clinical practice, leadership, education, service development, research, and quality improvement. The successful candidate will provide expert specialist advice, support workforce development, lead service improvements, and contribute to the strategic direction of community palliative care services.
This is an excellent opportunity to influence service delivery and improve outcomes for patients and families across Harrow.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for:
o Lead and manage the Harrow Community Specialist Palliative Care Team, ensuring the delivery of high quality, responsive, and patient centred care.
o Provide expert clinical leadership and specialist palliative care advice for complex patients, supporting multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
o Deputise for the Head of Clinical Services and contribute to the strategic development and operational management of the service.
o Lead workforce development through clinical supervision, education, training, case reviews, and professional support for the Clinical Nurse Specialist team.
o Develop and maintain effective partnerships with primary care, acute trusts, hospices, community services, and other key stakeholders.
o Lead on clinical governance, audit, research, quality improvement, and service evaluation activities to ensure compliance with national standards and best practice.
o Support the development of policies, pathways, and service redesign initiatives, including the ongoing development of the seven day specialist palliative care advice service.
o Act as a specialist resource for palliative care across CLCH, promoting innovation, evidence based practice, and excellence in end of life care.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
First level nurse registration Current NMC registration Post registration qualifications in Palliative care Willingness to undertake further academic study at a higher level e.g. master's degree Advanced communications course
Desirable
Nurse Prescriber V300 or willing to work towards Teaching and Assessing Course
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience Up to date palliative care knowledge and experience Demonstrated management experience including managing staff, appraisals and recruitment Experience of planning and implementing service developments Relevant experience in development and delivery of service plans Experience of audit and service improvement Experience of managing a budget Experience of managing complex projects Experience in developing and implementing strategy Experience in undertaking initiatives across a number of organisations Experience working with stakeholders to implement projects and initiatives Experience in undertaking research projects Community experience
Desirable
Experience of cross boundary working in partnership and collaboration with health, social and voluntary sectors
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of principles and philosophy of palliative care Range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role Knowledge NMC code of conduct Knowledge of Clinical Governance Knowledge of Clinical Supervision Ability to think strategically and produce strategic plans Evident ability to influence others and gain commitment Proven negotiation, facilitation and problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Project management and evaluation skills Excellent organisational, time management and prioritising skills Ability to interpret financial, service output and outcome information. Excellent written and verbal skills including the ability to give clear presentations on complex issues to a variety of audiences Ability to use IT to produce documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations Ability to engage with and gain confidence of health and social care professionals and local communities
Key Attributes Essential
Willingness to uphold the Trust's values Eligible to live and work in the UK Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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 Central London Community Health Trust
Address Honeypot Health Centre
839 Honeypot lane
Stanmore
HA7 1AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)