The Role The Director of Care & Quality Governance will be responsible for the provision of specialist palliative and end of life care within both the Northern Ireland Hospice and Childrens Hospice. As an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will contribute to driving forward clinical services, ensuring we continue to provide high quality care delivered through robust quality and governance frameworks. The successful candidate will lead their teams in the provision of the highest possible standards of care focusing on the quality, safety and effectiveness of care as well as the delivery of positive patient and family experiences. The Organisation The Northern Ireland Hospice is a local charity offering specialist respite, symptom management and end of life palliative care to infants, children, and adults across Northern Ireland. Post: Director of Care & Quality Governance Salary: CLMT 2 salary range (£73,500 to £97,125) Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk Monday - Friday (with flexibility) Location: NI Adult Hospice, Somerton Road & NI Childrens Hospice, ONeill Road Reports to: Chief Executive Officer We anticipate that interviews for this post will be held week commencing 27th January 2025. What we offer: Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, starting at 27 days per year, which increases with service along with 10Statutory days each year (pro rata for part time) Award winning Family Friendly Organisation Engaging on Employee Wellbeing Initiatives Free Health Cash Plan Comprehensive induction training programme Various discount and salary sacrifice schemes Free onsite car parking Subsidised canteen For more information, and to apply, please visit the jobs section of the NI Hospice website. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 12 Noon (we recommend that applications are submitted at least 15 minutes prior to the closing time to ensure technical difficulties are not encountered). Please note all correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Please ensure to check your 'junk/spam' folder as due to personal email security settings, emails can sometimes appear here. Any email correspondence will come from an email address ending. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Skills: Director Palliative Care Strategic Planning