Head of Nursing & Quality - London & Home Counties
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Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s 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 four 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 care, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone can have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness that may eventually become terminal.
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.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced, visionary leader to take on the role of Head of Nursing & Quality for our London & Home Counties operations. In this pivotal position you will:
* Provide strong professional and operational leadership for nursing, allied health professionals (AHPs) and clinical teams across our community and inpatient services in London and the Home Counties.
* Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of clinical governance, quality assurance, patient safety and experience frameworks.
* Ensure that our services meet regulatory standards, best‑practice guidelines and the expectations of commissioners, inspectors, regulators and partners.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including ICBs, PCNs, independent care providers, NHS trusts and other health & care boards.
* Drive a culture of service delivery excellence, operational resilience and continuous improvement — delivering safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care pathways.
* Shape and influence service transformation, workforce strategy, service design and quality improvement across the region, ensuring the voice of patients, families and carers is central.
* Serve as a trusted senior leader in the London and Home Counties leadership team, contributing to strategy, performance and organisational culture.
* Act as the CQC Registered Manager for all services in London and Home Counties.
Services and Geography
We have various services across East of England, Southeast England and Greater London including Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Our services are within primary care, community care and acute hospital settings.
Qualifications
* Registered professional, i.e. Registered Nurse, AHP, Social Worker plus extensive senior leadership experience in a large, complex health or social care setting.
* Proven track record of service delivery of nursing and/or AHP services across community, primary or independent care settings — with strong operational and quality accountabilities.
* Demonstrable experience in clinical governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, patient safety, quality improvement and service redesign.
* Strong network and established relationships across primary care, independent sector and IC/ICB/PCN structures — able to engage external partners and influence change.
* Excellent strategic thinking, change leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills — able to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
* A commitment to putting people at the heart of care, embedding patient, carer and family voice in designing, delivering and improving services.
Benefits
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading national charity with a strong reputation and values‑driven culture.
* A senior leadership role in a dynamic, collaborative London environment, with high visibility and influence allowing the chance to shape the future of nursing and quality in end‑of‑life care across London & the Home Counties.
* Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata).
* 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 eye care cost.
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card.
* Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme.
* Life assurance – for all employees.
Salary: £64,500 – £72,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Based: Hybrid between Roy Shaw and Home with an expectation to travel throughout the region and occasionally attend our London Head Office
Application Process
* To view our full job description please click here
* Close date for applications: Sunday 30th November 2025
* Interview Dates: Week commencing 8th December 2025
* 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.
Contact
For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Talent Partner, John Gibson on [email protected]
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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 are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We’re happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
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