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 (Registered Nurse, AHP, Social Worker) with 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 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.

About Marie Curie 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, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death and bereavement. 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 eyecare cost. Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card. Entitled to Benefit‑Hub Discount Scheme. Life assurance – for all employees.

Salary & Contract Salary: £64,500 – £72,000 per annum. Contract: Permanent. #J-18808-Ljbffr