Director of Care - Oswestry - HOSPICE UK

    HOSPICE UK
    HOSPICE UK Oswestry

    4 days ago

    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.

    Responsibilities

    • 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

    Qualifications

    • 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

    Benefits

    • 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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    To explore this unique opportunity, please contact our retained executive search partner:

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    This job expires on 20th February 2026

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