Director of Care Services

Closing date for applications: Friday 22nd March 2024

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Job description

Responsibilities and requirements

LOROS is a highly regarded and passionately supported local charity providing care and support for terminally-ill people and their families across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

 

A member of the Senior Leadership Team, this vitally important role has responsibility for leading our care services, delivering evidence-based continuous improvement, working with partners nationally and locally to strengthen the provision of palliative and end of life care and ensuring high standards of care that meet the requirements for Care Quality Commission.

 

We are looking for an outstanding clinical leader.  A registered nurse by background, you will have significant experience of managing and developing multi-disciplinary teams with the ability to nurture talent, inspire colleagues and encourage exceptional performance.  You will be well supported in the role by clinical and leadership teams that are committed to delivering excellence in hospice care.

 

If you feel you have the required skills, experience and personal attributes and are ready to take on this challenging but rewarding role we would love to hear from you!

Further details of the role, including the job description and person specification, and how to apply are set out in the applicant prospectus, which is attached below.  If you would like an informal discussion about the role with LOROS Chief Executive, Rob Parkinson, please contact rebeccastevens@loros.co.uk 

 

Interview

Deadline for applications: 22nd March 2024

First interview, tour and meetings: 8/9 April 2024

Final panel interviews: 11th April 2024

How to apply

To apply to become Director of Care Services, please email the following to Becca Stevens, Executive Assistant rebeccastevens@loros.co.uk

  • Your CV, drawing out relevant experience for the role

  • A supporting statement of up to 750 words that addresses the criteria set out in the Person Specification (this can be found in the applicant prospectus that is attached).

Applicant Prospectus

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