ACCORD - Head of Care and Support - #144959

Vacancy - Head of Care and Support Full Time

£60,126 - £64,906 FTE Depending on experience

Are you a compassionate and visionary healthcare leader with a heart for palliative care? At ACCORD Hospice, we place compassion, dignity, and person-centred care at the core of all we do. We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Care and Support to lead and inspire our multi-professional teams.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a pivotal leadership role in a well-respected, forward-thinking organisation. Your work will make a meaningful difference to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and the people who care for them.

About The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and forming part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide values-led, strategic leadership across clinical services, quality governance, and education. You’ll champion innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvementensuring regulatory excellence and the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading strategic and operational delivery of clinical services across the Inpatient Unit, Community Hub, and Bereavement Network.
• Driving innovation and integration across nursing, allied health professionals, and support teams.
• Building strong relationships with the NHS, Health and Social Care Partnerships, and national palliative care networks.
• Ensuring excellence in clinical governance, patient safety, service development, and education.
  
  

We will support requests to work part-time at 30hrs

About You

You are a senior healthcare professional who brings both expertise and heart to your work. You will have:

• A first degree in a relevant clinical profession and registration with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Extensive leadership experience in palliative or complex care settings.
• Postgraduate qualifications or strategic-level experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• A passion for values-led, person-centred care aligned with ACCORD’s mission.
  
  

Why Join ACCORD?

This is more than a leadership postit’s a calling. You’ll join a compassionate, collaborative organisation where your leadership shapes services that matter most to people during life’s most vulnerable moments.

How To Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jacki Smart, Chief Executive at or 0141 581 2000.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 13th June.

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