- Lead the strategic development and delivery of care across our hospices and community services
- Champion a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Inspire and empower a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, professional care
- Represent the charity as the Nominated and Registered Individual under relevant care regulations
- Ensure the voices of children and families shape our services and strategy
- NMC Registered Nurse with at least 5 years' experience in care services, ideally with multi-site or children's hospice experience
- Proven senior leadership experience with a track record of motivating high-performing teams
- Strategic thinker with strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and governance skills
- Passionate about making a difference in children's palliative care
- Purpose-Driven Work: Help every child with a life-threatening condition live their best life
- Supportive Culture: Work with a dedicated team of nearly 300 staff and 450 volunteers
- Excellent Benefits: NHS pension continuation, generous leave, wellbeing support, learning & development, and more
- Flexible Working: Hybrid and flexible hours with hospice-based presence 3+ days/week
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Director of Care - Oswestry - HOSPICE UK
Description
Overview
Location: Hope House, Oswestry, Shropshire (with regular travel to Tŷ Gobaith, Conwy and across the UK)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working with some evenings/weekends)
Salary: £79,950 – £90,456 per annum + £7,380 car allowance + relocation package
Closing Date: 25th February 2026
Make a Life-Changing Difference Every Day
Hope House Children's Hospices are seeking an exceptional and compassionate Director of Care to lead and shape the delivery of outstanding palliative care for children and families across Shropshire, Cheshire, North and Mid Wales.
This is more than a job, it's a calling. You'll join one of the UK's most respected children's hospices, where 98% of staff say they enjoy their work and 94% are proud to be part of our mission.
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Director of Care
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Associate Director of Care Transfer
Only for registered members Shrewsbury
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Associate Director of Care Transfer
Only for registered members Shrewsbury SY FG
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Deputy Chief Finance Officer
Only for registered members Oswestry
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Training & Development Officer
Only for registered members Oswestry
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Housemistress
Only for registered members Oswestry SY EW
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House Assistant
Only for registered members Oswestry SY EW
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Assistant Director of Nursing
Only for registered members More
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Directorate Manager
Only for registered members Chester
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Matron INTERNAL
Only for registered members Wrexham
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Matron INTERNAL
Only for registered members Wrexham
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Matron INTERNAL
Only for registered members Wrexham
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Centre Manager
Only for registered members Shrewsbury
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Deputy Radiology Centre Manager
Only for registered members Shrewsbury
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Head of Estates
Only for registered members Shrewsbury
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Health Care Assistant
Only for registered members Wrexham
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Interim Head of Financial Management, Income, Costing
Only for registered members Chester
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Purchasing Director
Only for registered members Ellesmere Port
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Mediation Administration Manager
Only for registered members Telford
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Wrap-Around Care
Only for registered members Shrewsbury