Head of Care Services

Job title: Head of Care Services

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Hours: Full time or Part Time

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
• Patient Transport
• 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’.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for more information about the organisation, Job Description and Person Specification. xwzovoh

For an informal discussion with Alice Langley, Chief Executive, please contact Mandy Perrie at

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 6th May.

Interviews are due to be held on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th May.