Strategic Leader, Care Services (Deputy Director)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a Deputy Director of Care Services to lead and manage various care services including Dementia Day Care and Family Care Teams. The ideal candidate will have an allied health professional background and demonstrate a strong leadership style that promotes high-quality patient care. This pivotal role involves strategic oversight, collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, and fostering a culture of professional development within the organization. A passion for improving community health services is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within health or care services.
• Knowledge of palliative care frameworks and standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and service delivery efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective professional leadership and management of services.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered.
• Foster a strong learning culture within teams.
• Manage patient and family concerns with professionalism.
• Encourage collaborative working across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Professional development

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Allied Health Professional

Social Worker

Registered Nurse

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a Deputy Director of Care Services to lead and manage various care services including Dementia Day Care and Family Care Teams. The ideal candidate will have an allied health professional background and demonstrate a strong leadership style that promotes high-quality patient care. This pivotal role involves strategic oversight, collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, and fostering a culture of professional development within the organization. A passion for improving community health services is essential.