Alexander Devine Children''s Hospice Service is looking for an inspirational and experienced Director of Care to provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across our medical, clinical and holistic care services. This is a pivotal role within our organisation. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for ensuring that children, young people and their families receive the highest quality, safe and compassionate care. You will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of our care services at an exciting time in the development of Alexander Devine. The role As Director of Care, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management, quality and performance of our care services. You will: Provide strong, visible and inspirational clinical leadership across all care services. Lead the strategic development of our medical, clinical and holistic care provision. Ensure services are safe, effective, evidence-based, family-centred and responsive to the needs of the children and families we support. Act as Joint Registered Manager with the Care Quality Commission. Provide strategic oversight of clinical governance, quality assurance, risk management, safeguarding and compliance. Ensure we are prepared for CQC and other regulatory requirements and that learning from incidents, complaints, audits and research drives continuous improvement. Lead and support a highly skilled ..... full job details .....