At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community palliative care services, ensuring high-quality, compassionate support for patients.
- Company: Nottinghamshire Hospice, a leader in community-based palliative care.
- Benefits: 5 weeks holiday, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and free parking.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in people's lives while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experienced healthcare professional with strong leadership and service delivery skills.
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
37.5 hours per week
Working days: Predominately Monday-Friday with On Call requirements
Benefits:
- 5 weeks’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Staff referral scheme (earn extra each time you successfully refer someone)
- Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP access
- Blue Light Card discount scheme
- Free DBS check
- Free parking and uniform
Closing date: 3rd July
Interview date: 13th July
Make a genuine difference, every day. At Nottinghamshire Hospice, we’re proud to lead the way in delivering compassionate, community-based palliative care for people living with a terminal or life limiting illness across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our values—Compassion, Trust and Ambition—guide everything we do, for the people we support and for each other.
About the Role:
The Head of Community Services is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational and clinical delivery of Nottinghamshire Hospice’s community-based services. You will ensure the provision of high-quality, safe, and compassionate palliative and end-of-life care, supporting people to live as well as possible in the place they call home. As a key member of the Hospice Leadership Team, you will provide visible and inspiring leadership, driving excellence in care delivery, service performance, and workforce development. This role combines strong operational management with professional clinical leadership, requiring an experienced registered healthcare professional with a sound understanding of palliative and end-of-life care. You will lead and develop our Hospice in Your Home (24-hour service) and Wellbeing Day Services, ensuring they are responsive, sustainable, and patient-centred. The role involves regular travel across Nottinghamshire and participation in the clinical on-call rota (approximately one week in every five weeks).
What we’re looking for:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to drive excellence in our community palliative care services. You will champion equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging, while fostering a positive, high-performing culture where staff feel supported and empowered. With strong experience in service delivery, you will manage performance, resources, and workforce planning to meet the needs of our patients and families. You will build effective partnerships with healthcare and community stakeholders, helping to improve access and patient pathways. A commitment to quality, governance, and continuous improvement is essential, alongside the ability to lead confidently in complex situations. Above all, you will embody our values of Compassion, Trust, and Ambition, helping us deliver outstanding care and shape the future of hospice services. You don’t need to meet every desirable criteria — we recruit based on values. If you’re compassionate, reliable and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We want Nottinghamshire Hospice to be a place where everyone feels they belong. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the different perspectives and experiences that help us provide better care. We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently under‑represented in our workforce, including individuals from minoritised ethnic communities, people with disabilities, and men.
The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List and must be eligible to work in the UK. Nottinghamshire Hospice is a non‑smoking organisation. Due to the number of applications we receive, if you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
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Registered Charity No: 509759
Head of Community Services employer: Nottinghamshire Hospice
Nottinghamshire Hospice is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a genuine difference in the lives of individuals facing terminal illnesses. With a strong emphasis on compassion, trust, and ambition, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being through generous benefits such as 5 weeks of holiday, a pension scheme, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion ensures that all staff feel valued and empowered, while ample opportunities for professional growth and development make this a rewarding place to advance your career in community-based palliative care.
