At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate care services to enhance community support and impact.
- Company: Tynedale Hospice at Home, a respected hospice charity in Northumberland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, personal development budget, and generous leave.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow within a supportive environment focused on community care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while leading a passionate care team.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse or Senior Care Service Manager with strong leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 37035 - 45265 £ per year.
Location: Hexham, Northumberland. Predominately office based with some home working depending on candidate’s preference.
Benefits: £52,481 – £59,071 FTE (based on experience) per annum, contributory pension scheme; personal development budget; generous annual leave; free car parking on site.
About the role
We are looking for an exceptional healthcare leader to take our amazing Care Services to the next level and deliver against our ambitious strategy for 2026 and beyond. Building on its strong foundations as a hospice charity that is well-respected and highly regarded by beneficiaries, partners and supporters alike, Tynedale Hospice at Home is committed to increasing its impact over the coming years. This role represents an exciting opportunity to lead our care workforce to deliver this.
Tynedale Hospice at Home operates across Tynedale, Ponteland and West Northumberland and is funded predominantly by charitable donations and income from its retail operations. Our services are designed to ensure that everyone in our community who is affected by dying or death receives the support they need, free of charge. Our care staff and volunteers provide four services:
- Nursing Care
- Complementary Therapy
- Family Support
The Head of Care will be responsible for working with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to increase the reach and effectiveness of the Hospice’s care provision for its local community. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, data-driven Registered Nurse or Senior Care Service Manager with outstanding leadership skills and extensive experience of delivering nurse-led clinical services.
The successful postholder will be able to fulfil the role of Registered Manager with the CQC, ensuring that the service meets all legal and regulatory requirements and striving towards taking our current ‘Good’ rating to ‘Outstanding’. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for more information about the organisation, Job Description and Person Specification.
Head of Care Services in Hexham employer: Tynedale Hospice
Join a respected hospice charity in Hexham, where you will lead a passionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the local community while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of care services in a nurturing environment that values your expertise and leadership.
