Lead with Compassion, Inspire Excellence, and Shape the Future of Palliative Care Are you an experienced healthcare leader with a passion for delivering exceptional, patient-centred care? Do you thrive on driving quality, innovation, and strategic development in a clinical setting? We are looking for a Director of Care to join our Senior Leadership Team at St Peter & St James Hospice. This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to shape the future of specialist palliative care services, ensuring equitable access to outstanding, evidence-based care for everyone in our community who needs us. Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, Haywards Heath, BN8 4EDSalary: £70,600 to £74,277 Closing Date: 1st April 2025Interview Date: 10th April 2025 What You’ll Be Doing Strategic Leadership & Service Development: Lead the hospice’s clinical services as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. Oversee the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans, ensuring services remain inclusive, innovative, and financially sustainable. Work in collaboration with the Medical Director to enhance service delivery and optimise resources. Represent the hospice in external partnerships, including the Hospice Alliance and Integrated Care Boards. Quality & Compliance: Act as the Registered Manager for the hospice, ensuring compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and best practices. Lead on clinical governance, ensuring care services remain safe, effective, and responsive. Provide expert advice on best practice, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks. Oversee the development and review of care policies, procedures, and quality standards. Operational & Financial Management: Manage the care directorate budget, ensuring efficient use of resources. Provide operational reports and strategic insights to the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team. Work closely with the Head of Finance to secure sustainable funding for care services. Leadership & Workforce Development: Provide professional leadership to all multi-disciplinary care teams, ensuring a culture of excellence, compassion, and inclusivity. Ensure effective workforce planning, maintaining the right skill mix and staffing levels. Oversee the education and professional development of clinical staff, including the provision of clinical supervision. Champion a supportive and inspiring environment for staff and volunteers, ensuring their wellbeing and professional growth. What We’re Looking For Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration. Master’s level qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant clinical or managerial field. Proven senior leadership experience in a clinical setting, ideally within palliative or hospice care. Strategic and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and service planning. Expertise in clinical governance, CQC standards, and safeguarding. Track record of successful organisational change and service development. Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills – experience working with external partners and commissioners. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities. Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact – Lead the delivery of compassionate, high-quality care that truly makes a difference in people's lives. Strategic leadership role – Shape and develop the future of palliative and end-of-life care in response to an evolving health and social care landscape. Collaborative working – Partner with healthcare professionals, local providers, and commissioning bodies to expand and enhance service provision. Exceptional work environment – Be part of a supportive, passionate, and values-driven hospice team. What We Offer The opportunity to lead a respected and well-established hospice, shaping the future of palliative care in our community. A highly supportive, values-driven team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Ongoing professional development to enhance your leadership and clinical expertise. A rewarding and meaningful career, where your leadership will directly impact patients and families at their most vulnerable times. See the full job description at the bottom of the webpage for the role. For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact us at. We look forward to hearing from you