About this role
Job summary
Job title Director of Clinical Services
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Salary Circa £90,000 per annum
Contract Permanent
Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
The role
We are seeking an exceptional candidate for a new role we are introducing to St Richards, a Director of Clinical Services who can build from a solid base and help us realise our ambitions; someone who will inspire their teams and spearhead all our clinical services including medicine.
This is a rare opportunity to lead and develop high-quality, compassionate clinical services. The role has overall responsibility for leading, developing and line managing all clinicians, including medical staff, and for driving service design, innovation and continuous improvement to meet the evolving needs of patients, families and commissioners, ensuring alignment with St Richards mission and strategic intent.
As a key member of the Executive Team the post-holder will be responsible for shaping and delivering a people-first, values-driven strategy for all our clinical services. They will actively promote dignity and respect with excellent care and support for all those who use our services.
Main duties of the job
You will be:
A registered healthcare professional with current registration as: Nurse NMC, or Physiotherapist HCPC, or Occupational Therapist HCPC, or Pharmacist GPhC Extensive senior level clinical leadership experience, ideally within community, acute or specialist care settings. Proven experience of line managing diverse, multidisciplinary clinical teams. Demonstrable experience of leading service design, transformation, development and continuous improvement, including new models of care. Experienced and confident operating at executive and board level Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance and improvement and regulatory frameworks, including CQC. An excellent communicator with strong relationship-building and influencing skills.Further information and the Job description can be found in the attached recruitment pack below.
About us
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
Competitive salary Generous annual leave of 28 days plus bank holidays Fantastic team where everyone is welcomed and empowered to give their best Supportive management keen to develop you Benenden Healthcare offering diagnosis, treatment and 24/7 GP and mental health advice lines, discounts etc. Opportunities for flexible working and family friendly policies Fabulous subsidised on-site cafe Pension scheme and opportunity to continue NHS pension for clinical staff Free Will writing serviceHow to Apply
For a discussion, or to arrange a visit to St Richards, please contact Mike Wilkerson, Chief Executive:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01905 958177
Or Aly Miles, Executive PA and Corporate Governance Lead:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01905 958104
For general information please contact the People Services Team:
Email: [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 13th July 2026
Interview date: Friday 24th July 2026
Second stage interview date: Thursday 30th July 2026
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the recruitment pack attachment for further information and the Job description & Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Please refer to the recruitment pack attachment for further information and the Job description & Person Specification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name St Richard’s Hospice
Address Wildwood Drive
Worcester
WR5 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.strichards.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)