Director of Clinical Services
The closing date is 11 July 2025
Job summary
Make a real difference - every day.
We are seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead our dedicated clinical team, ensuring the highest standards of care for people nearing the end of their life.
An exciting opportunity to shape and lead clinical service delivery in a well-respected, independent hospice rooted in compassion, dignity and excellence.
You will play a key role in implementing our strategic vision, strengthening clinical governance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across all areas of clinical services.
You will join a passionate, skilled team, deeply committed to patient-centred care. We are proud to serve our community and ambitious about extending our reach and enhancing our services.
This is a pivotal new role designed to provide transformational leadership and ensure our strategic vision is brought to life through safe, effective and person-centred care.
You will be empowered to lead with vision, drive innovation and nurture a culture of compassion, learning and accountability.
Hours: We are ideally seeking a full-time candidate (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). However, we are open to considering part-time or job-share applications, provided the arrangement can meet the needs of the service. You may need to work unsociable hours on occasion, according to service needs.
St Teresa's Hospice Band 8a: £52,425 to £56,794 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours).
NHS pension available for existing or recent scheme members.
Main duties of the job
If you are passionate about palliative care and want to lead an effective team that makes a real difference to patients and their families, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are a forward thinking, inclusive registered charity with inpatient, outpatient and hospice at home services, providing care and support to palliative patients and their families.
You will be the CQC registered manager for the hospice, responsible for leadership, management and ongoing development of the clinical services team, whilst representing the hospice and championing high quality care at the end of life and collaborative working across the wider system.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will play a vital role in achieving the hospices strategic goals.
Essential criteria include:
- First-level degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience
- Registered healthcare professional or eligible for registration
- Experience of running a ward, department, or service at Band 7 or above (or equivalent)
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership and motivational skills
- Understanding of clinical governance and quality improvement models
For further details, please see the job description and person specification. An induction and ongoing training will be provided.
Successful applicants require enhanced disclosure with adult barred list check. Disclosure expense met by St Teresas Hospice. All posts subject to 6 month probation period.
About us
Join an organisation where we all work together for a shared charitable goal, based in beautiful grounds, with a community feel and an inclusive culture.
Benefits of working for St T's include:
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working schemes
- Generous company annual leave, sick pay, and maternity/paternity/adoption pay entitlements
- Continuation of existing NHS pension scheme at Band 5+, and other pension schemes available
- Opportunities to attend and participate in fun and exciting fundraising and awareness events
- Workforce events, including long service awards
- Employee assistance programme including free counselling/CBT
- Discounted complementary therapies including acupuncture & massage
- Onsite bistro
- Free eye tests for computer users
- Hospice-based staff are eligible for free annual flu jabs
- Free will-writing service via Octopus Legacy
- Free yoga classes, discounted local leisure centre membership and eligibility for Blue Light discount card
Please contact HR for further details.
St Teresas Hospice complies with GDPR during the recruitment and selection process. For information on how we process your data, please see the NHS Jobs privacy notice and St Teresas Hospice recruitment privacy notice.
St Teresas Hospice is a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to employing and retaining disabled people, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Details
Date posted
12 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£52,425 to £56,794 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
B0481-25-0004
Job locations
The Woodlands
Woodland Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7UA
Employer details
Employer name
Darlington & District Hospice Movement
Address
The Woodlands
Woodland Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7UA
Employer's website
https://www.darlingtonhospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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