Chief Executive
St Gemma's Hospice
Moortown, Leeds
£110,000 to £120,000 per annum
St Gemma’s Hospice was founded in 1978 by the Sisters of the Cross and Passion, to meet the needs of the local community and improve the quality of life for people with terminal illnesses. Since then over 50,000 people have been cared for either in the Hospice itself or in their own homes. Each of them has been treated as an individual and given the best clinical, emotional, spiritual and practical support.
THE ROLE
We have a strong, effective Board of Trustees and Hospice Leadership Team. Clinical quality, financial stability and sustainability, strong governance and risk management are at the heart of our operations and we have a robust programme of continuous improvement. We are a leader in research, education and translating evidence into practice and work in partnership with the University of Leeds as the first University Teaching Hospice.
In our new chief executive we are seeking an experienced and proven strategic leader within a complex organisation, preferably within health and care. You will join a strong and dedicated leadership team committed to delivering excellence across the whole organisation. The ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally is crucial, and you will drive continuous improvement, building and developing effective relationships with all our staff and stakeholders. Excellent leadership, financial acumen, communication and team-building skills are a must and, of course, you will also be someone who cares deeply about the wellbeing of the people we serve.
St Gemma’s is highly valued by the community of Leeds and our Hospice values of Caring, Aspiring and Professional are at the heart of all that we do. We recognise the importance and contribution of all – patients, families, those who work and volunteer for us, supporters and donors, partner providers of health and social care and our wider community. We cherish and build on the legacy of our founders as we seek to meet the changing needs of our population and we challenge ourselves and one another to ensure we make robust decisions for the benefit of all of those we serve.
If you have the passion, experience and qualities to become our new Chief Executive, we look forward very much to hearing from you.
