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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:
About You
You are a registered healthcare professional (Nurse or AHP) with substantial post-registration experience and a proven record of senior leadership.
You combine strategic insight with operational agility, governance expertise, and genuine compassion.
Your leadership style is inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and authentic — you bring credibility, warmth, and resilience to complex and emotive environments.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected hospice at a pivotal moment in its journey — shaping care strategy, influencing policy, and ensuring every patient and family receives the dignity and support they deserve.
Work permit in United Kingdom: Required
English language skill: Intermediate (B1)
Driver's license: Not required
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