Strategic Leader, Care Services (Deputy Director)

Wakefield Hospice; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A palliative care unit in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Director of Care Services to provide leadership and strategic oversight in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The role involves managing Dementia Day Care and Wellbeing Services, ensuring effective team collaboration, and supporting continuous improvement in service delivery. Candidates should have relevant qualifications such as Allied Health Professional, Social Worker, or Registered Nurse, and experience in leading healthcare teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing care services and leading teams.
• Knowledge of dementia care and palliative services.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership in care services.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care delivery.
• Manage patient and family concerns compassionately.
• Support financial management in clinical departments.

Skills

Professional leadership

Collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Education

Allied Health Professional

Social Worker

Registered Nurse

Job description

A palliative care unit in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Director of Care Services to provide leadership and strategic oversight in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The role involves managing Dementia Day Care and Wellbeing Services, ensuring effective team collaboration, and supporting continuous improvement in service delivery. Candidates should have relevant qualifications such as Allied Health Professional, Social Worker, or Registered Nurse, and experience in leading healthcare teams is essential.