The service is delivered through medical and other clinical staff, volunteers, administrative staff and various contracted-in services.
The Chief Executive, Medical Lead, Clinical Manager and Ward Manager comprise the Senior Management Team responsible for operational management tasks and policies. In turn, they are responsible to the Board of Trustees and sub-committees of the Board.
The Chief Executive is responsible for the overall management of the affairs of the Hospice and its related Trading Company. She is also responsible for ensuring the financial requirements are met and compliance with the agreed budgets. The Chief Executive will develop and lead implementation of the Business Plan, a Communications & P.R Strategy and negotiations with the Primary Care Trusts. Policy issues in respect of the financial and philosophical development of the Hospice will be decided within the Woodlands Board of Trustees.
The Medical Lead supervises the work of any doctors that are involved in the Hospice.
The Clinical Manager supervises the work of the Day Hospice nursing team and other professional staff whether employed by the Hospice or whose part-time services are purchased contractually by the Hospice, eg Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Complementary Therapists. The Clinical Manager also supervises any volunteers undertaking a support role in the patient/ family arena (as opposed to the administrative arena).
The Senior Management Team will be in attendance at each Board Meeting reporting as appropriate.
