Director of Clinical Services

Job summary

Are you an experienced and
inspirational clinical leader looking to make a lasting difference in
palliative and end of life care?

Hospice at Home West Cumbria
is seeking a compassionate and strategic Director of Clinical Services to lead
and develop our clinical services, ensuring patients and their families receive
outstanding care and support when they need it most. As a key member of the
Senior Leadership Team and the organisation's CQC Registered Manager, you will
play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our services, driving quality,
innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.

This is an exciting
opportunity to join a respected local charity and lead dedicated
multidisciplinary teams who are committed to delivering exceptional care across
West Cumbria. If you are passionate about clinical excellence, workforce
development and improving outcomes for patients and families, we would love to
hear from you.

Join us and help shape the
future of hospice care in West Cumbria, making a difference every day.

We
offer flexible working, transfer of NHS pension where applicable, wellbeing
package for staff, generous holiday entitlement, and professional development
and support. If you want to work for one of West Cumbrias leading charities and
help to make a difference to peoples lives, you could be exactly what we are
looking for and we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job Clinical services covers the delivery of home nursing, Support at Home, family
and bereavement support and specialist lymphoedema services, providing quality
care for patients, their families and carers across West Cumbria.

The role of Director of Clinical
Services is to provide strong clinical leadership and management for all
clinical services across the Hospice, ensuring that care received is equitable,
professional and of an excellent standard. The post holder will contribute to
the overall senior leadership of the Hospice, acting as the Registered Manager
with the CQC.

About us Hospice at Home West Cumbria founded in 1987 provides compassionate hospice care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, this allows patients to receive palliative care that respects their dignity and choices. Our service is delivered free of charge to all those who need them

Details

Date posted
06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
58,404 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference numberBJob locations

Park Lane Workington Cumbria CA
14 2RW
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY Hospice at Home West Cumbria provides an expert and comprehensive service to enhance the experience of patients requiring palliative and end of life care. The service also supports families and carers providing care predominately in the home or within the local community.

Clinical services covers the delivery of home nursing, Support at Home, family and bereavement support and specialist lymphoedema services, providing quality care for patients, their families and carers across West Cumbria.

The role of Director of Clinical Services is to provide strong clinical leadership and management for all clinical services across the Hospice, ensuring that care received is equitable, professional and of an excellent standard. The post holder will contribute to the overall senior leadership of the Hospice, acting as the Registered Manager with the CQC.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSTKey Responsibilities of the job Strategic Leadership Develops an ambitious strategic plan for the delivery of clinical services based on the needs and feedback from stakeholders.

Identifies and leads on new opportunities for service development whilst maintaining and improving the quality of care in existing services.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, contributes to corporate leadership, development and business planning. Leads and participates in appropriate operational groups and initiatives to ensure delivery of the Strategy.

Leads the strategic direction of the organisation on clinical service delivery and performance outcomes and clinical effectiveness and prepares information and reports to help inform Committee and Board decisions.

Clinical Governance and Risk Responsibility to ensure that clinical policies and procedures comply with current legislation and regulatory requirements. Keeps up to date with best practices within palliative and end of life care to ensure that essential standards of quality and safety are met and any incidents are managed…