Head of Care Services

Tynedale Hospice; Hexham; Hybrid; GBP 52,481 - 59,071; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Personal development budget

Generous annual leave

Free car parking on site

Job summary

A respected hospice charity in Hexham is seeking an exceptional Head of Care to lead its dedicated care staff. The role requires strong leadership and experience in nurse-led clinical services, aiming to enhance care provision and ensure regulatory compliance. This exciting opportunity will involve working closely with senior leadership to implement the organization's ambitious strategy for growth and impact in the local community. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering nurse‑led clinical services.
• Ability to fulfil the role of Registered Manager with the CQC.
• Experience in leading care workforce and enhancing care provision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the care workforce to deliver the hospice’s care strategy.
• Work with senior leadership to increase reach and effectiveness of services.
• Ensure services meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Data-driven decision making

Experience in nurse-led clinical services

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Location: Hexham, Northumberland. Predominately office based with some home working depending on candidate’s preference

Benefits: £52,481 – £59,071 FTE (based on experience) per annum, contributory pension scheme; personal development budget; generous annual leave; free car parking on site.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional healthcare leader to take our amazing Care Services to the next level and deliver against our ambitious strategy for 2026 and beyond. Building on its strong foundations as a hospice charity that is well-respected and highly regarded by beneficiaries, partners and supporters alike, Tynedale Hospice at Home is committed to increasing its impact over the coming years. This role represents an exciting opportunity to lead our care workforce to deliver this.

Tynedale Hospice at Home operates across Tynedale, Ponteland and West Northumberland and is funded predominantly by charitable donations and income from its retail operations. Our services are designed to ensure that everyone in our community who is affected by dying or death receives the support they need, free of charge. Our care staff and volunteers provide four services:

• Nursing Care
• Complementary Therapy
• Family Support

The Head of Care will be responsible for working with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to increase the reach and effectiveness of the Hospice’s care provision for its local community. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, data-driven Registered Nurse or Senior Care Service Manager with outstanding leadership skills and extensive experience of delivering nurse‑led clinical services.

The successful postholder will be able to fulfil the role of Registered Manager with the CQC, ensuring that the service meets all legal and regulatory requirements and striving towards taking our current ‘Good’ rating to ‘Outstanding’.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for more information about the organisation, Job Description and Person Specification.