About Us Located in the vibrant and diverse communities of Outer London, St Raphael s Hospice provides specialist palliative and end of life care to patients and families across Merton and Sutton. Our multidisciplinary teams support people in our inpatient unit, in their own homes, and through community-based services in partnership with local NHS providers and the wider Integrated Care System (ICS). As demand for high quality palliative care grows and health services across London evolve, we are seeking an exceptional Clinical Director to shape our clinical strategy, strengthen our leadership, and drive innovation in care. The Role St Raphael's Hospice is searching for a Clinical Director who is available as soon as possible, to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all hospice clinical services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred palliative and end-of-life care. The postholder is responsible for clinical governance and the operational performance of services, ensuring they meet the needs of the diverse Outer London population, comply with CQC standards, and align with national and local (ICS-level) priorities. The Clinical Director works collaboratively with the Medical Director, who provides senior medical leadership and expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Strategic Leadership Clinical Governance and Quality Service Delivery and Development Workforce Leadership Clinical Practice External Partnerships and Systems Engagement We are offering this opportunity as a permanent role, however we need the right person to start as soon as possible, so we would be interested to hear from people who are available in an Interim capacity to help sure up our team urgently. About You You will be an inspiring clinical leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding palliative and end-of-life care. Essential: Registered healthcare practitioner with a licence to practise. Significant senior experience in palliative medicine, oncology, general medicine, or a closely related field. Strong understanding of CQC requirements, clinical governance, and quality improvement. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster collaborative, compassionate culture. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective clinical and system-wide partnerships. Skilled communicator able to build relationships across sectors. Desirable: Experience in a hospice or specialist palliative care environment. Experience of collaborating with ICS structures, commissioners, and London-based services. Understanding of Outer London health system pressures and population health needs. What We Offer A rewarding leadership role shaping high-quality palliative care for Outer London communities. A supportive, values-led culture with a strong focus on compassion and teamwork. Opportunities for professional development, research, leadership programmes, and teaching. NHS Pension eligibility (if applicable) or alternative Royal London pension scheme. Enhanced annual leave, employee wellbeing support, and flexible working options. Modern clinical facilities and a hospice committed to continual service improvement. How to Apply Please apply with urgency, as we will close the role as soon as a suitable candidate has been appointed. Click 'apply' to carry out a short assessment. There will also be an opportunity to submit your CV and supply a supporting statement explaining how your skills and experience make you an excellent fit for this role. Final closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026. Interview dates will be agreed with successfully shortlisted candidates. Join Us If you are a compassionate, forward thinking clinical leader with a passion for delivering exceptional palliative care to diverse communities, we would be delighted to hear from you.