Job Description
Director of Care Services - Hospice
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive | Permanent | Full-time
Lead with purpose. Influence with compassion. Shape the future of care.
A respected hospice organisation in Gloucestershire is seeking an exceptional Director of Care Services to join its senior leadership team. This pivotal role combines strategic influence with meaningful impact — guiding clinical excellence, service innovation, and compassionate care delivery across the community.
If you are an accomplished NHS or hospice leader who believes death is not a failure, but poor care is, this is an extraordinary opportunity to make a difference where your leadership truly matters.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Care Services will:
1. Lead the organisation’s clinical strategy, driving quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
2. Provide visible, values-led leadership across Hospice at Home and Wellbeing & Counselling services.
3. Oversee governance and compliance as Registered Manager, Caldicott Guardian, Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs, and Director ...