Overview
Bring your clinical expertise to Weldmar Hospicecare and contribute to a thriving board and community across Dorset.
* Location: Dorchester
About Weldmar Hospicecare
Weldmar Hospicecare is an independent local charity that cares for people living with life-limiting illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease, or motor neurone disease. We also support the loved ones of our patients. Our individually tailored care focuses on the person, not just their symptoms and illness, and takes place in patients’ homes, in community hospitals and care homes, and at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester.
We support more than two thousand people across the north, south, and west of Dorset each year. All care is provided free of charge. We help people live as good a life as possible when their illness cannot be cured.
Our team includes specialist nurses, doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists, counsellors, chefs, maintenance engineers, complementary therapists, retail professionals, and experts in fundraising, marketing, finance, people services, and more. A number of dedicated volunteers support us in many aspects of our work.
As an independent charity, we rely on donations, fundraising events and our charity shops to fund our work. We have been providing our care for the people of Dorset since 1994.
About the role
Weldmar Hospicecare services are rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, and we are seeking a clinically experienced Trustee to join our Board. This is an exciting time to join the hospice; we are in a strong financial position with many priorities underway, including a big project in the Inpatient Unit and the creation of new outpatient services. We are refurbishing and updating our retail outlets and have good partnerships in our bordering counties of Somerset, Hampshire, Devon and Wiltshire.
The Board is appointing a new clinical Trustee to replace those whose terms have come to an end. First-time Trustees and those seeking personal development are welcome to apply.
Who we are looking for
We seek individuals with a fundamental alignment with our charitable purpose and values. You will bring sound judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to offer constructive challenge and debate to the Board and senior team. We seek someone with senior experience in the health care sector, with experience working at a cross-agency level. We are open to a broad range of senior leadership experience, particularly nursing and allied health professionals. Prior end-of-life/palliative care experience is advantageous but not essential.
You will act as a strong sounding board to the Chair, fellow Trustees and the executive team, and provide strong strategic advice and overview. We particularly welcome applicants from groups under-represented on our Trustee Board, such as women, disabled people and individuals from black and minority ethnic communities.
Time commitment
The time commitment for being a Trustee with Weldmar Hospicecare is approximately 1–2 days per month, including six board meetings per year (usually in person) and up to four sub-committee meetings.
For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners. If you would like to know more about this role please contact Ellen Northwood.
We provide a range of services, including our Specialist Hospice at Home service, based across the north, west, and south of the county, and visits to patients at home. We also have an Inpatient Unit in Dorchester, and offer physiotherapy, occupational therapy, counselling, social work, and bereavement support. Weldmar’s services are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, and we seek a clinically experienced Trustee to join our Board to continue growing our services in partnership with NHS colleagues.
As Chair, I am proud of what our staff and volunteers achieve for patients and their families. I believe you will find the role extremely rewarding as part of a friendly, strategically focused Board.
Thank you for considering us,
Stephen Baynard
Chair of Trustees
Accessibility information
Our Disability Confident Employer Statement
Weldmar Hospicecare is committed to being a Disability Confident Employer, creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive, including those with visible or hidden disabilities. Disabled people have an equally valuable contribution to make to our workforce.
We demonstrate that we are a Disability Confident Employer by:
* Providing reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and applicants, including working patterns, equipment, and environment.
* Making our recruitment process more accessible, ensuring against discrimination, providing information in accessible formats, accepting applications in alternative formats, and pledging to an interview opportunity to anyone who states they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria.
* Providing disability awareness training for all staff.
* Creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
* Challenging attitudes and perceptions of disability.
* Supporting disabled people to progress in their employment.
* Supporting existing employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition.
If you are a disabled person, you are welcome to apply for jobs at Weldmar Hospicecare. We will make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process and workplace to ensure equal opportunities.
Our accessibility provisions include:
* Step-free access to the building, key meeting rooms and bathrooms, and an accessible workstation.
* Accessibility dogs are welcome.
* Interviews can be held in rooms with hearing loops.
* Papers and materials can be presented in different formats.
* A sign language interpreter can be accessed for interviews.
* Working patterns and locations can be adjusted.
Further information
Working locations: Meetings are preferred in person, but virtual/hybrid meetings can be held when needed.
Our Commitment to ED&I
Weldmar Hospicecare values diversity and equality. Applications for both job vacancies and volunteer roles are welcome from anyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, or religion and beliefs. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria. Applicants with a disability may contact us in confidence at any point during recruitment to discuss adjustments or support.
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Timetable
* Closing date: 9 a.m. Friday 10 October 2025
* Candidates informed of outcome: Wednesday 15 October 2025
* Interviews: Wednesday 22 October 2025, PM (In person)
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