Head of Community Services
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £54,929.00 to £60,992.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £54929.00 - £60992.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN4 9BY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0551-26-0003 |
Summary
Our vision is a community where death is no longer a taboo and everyone lives and dies well. Our mission is that we will work with and through others using our skills and expertise so that people have choice and support at the end of their life. In order to make these a reality we have developed four strategic priorities which give direction to all that we do. Our values, guiding the work of the hospice focus on six areas. These apply to all who work on behalf of Prospect Hospice, including trustees. Secure the continuity of Prospect Hospice charity for our community for generations to come Take pride in being a great place to work and thrive Deliver bespoke specialist care that supports dignity and choice Use our expertise to educate and influence the delivery of excellence in end-of-life care You will bring strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, resilience and a proactive, improvement-focused approach. Informal visits are encouraged. Please contact Carolyn Bell, Director of Patient Services, CarolynBell@prospect-hospice.net to arrange this and Jane Green our retiring community matron JaneGreen@prospect-hospice.net will be very happy to talk to you about Prospect Hospice and this role. Please note, should we receive an overwhelming response for the job advertised, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional GMC/NMC/HCPC registration 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. Equality & Diversity Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive workingenvironment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. To find out more or to apply please visit our website www.prospect-hospice.netjobs Please refer to the attached job description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.