Overview
An exciting opportunity to join our team after the current Chief Nurse announced their intention to resign. St Gemma’s Hospice has been rated Outstanding by CQC (2021), established a strong culture of continuous improvement, and keeps patients at the heart of what we do. We are looking for a compassionate leader with drive, energy, and innovative thinking to build on these foundations as a key member of the Hospice Executive Team. The role supports a future of increased demand for services, site changes, and the implementation of the 10 Year Health plan, while keeping the delivery of safe, effective and responsive care as the core focus. We are a leader in research, education and translating evidence into practice and partner with the University of Leeds as the first UK University Teaching Hospice.
The Chief Nurse provides strategic and operational leadership for nursing, allied health professionals, clinical support services and education, with shared accountability for quality and safety and a strong partnership with the Chief Medical Officer.
At St Gemma’s we value our people and the vital role of an open, honest and learning culture in delivering safe care. We are looking for a compassionate leader who will champion inclusion, resilience, learning and development.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing, allied health professionals, clinical support services and education.
* Share accountability for quality and safety and maintain a strong partnership with the Chief Medical Officer.
* Be a team player who is outcome-focused and takes a ‘one hospice’ view to future challenges and opportunities.
* Champion a culture of inclusion, resilience, learning and development.
* Report to the Chief Executive and contribute to executive decisions within the Hospice.
What we offer
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: NHS pension contributions.
How to apply
To Apply: Please submit your CV and a statement of suitability for the role (2 pages maximum) to JenniferFletcher@st-gemma.co.uk or AmyBenson@st-gemma.co.uk. Contact No. 0113 2185525
Closing date: Sunday 21 September 2025
Assessment and staff panel: W/c 29 September 2025
Final interviews: Wednesday 22 October 2025
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement prior to the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This job expires on 20th September 2025
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