Job summary
Are you a dynamic, compassionate and forward thinking clinical leader ready to make a real impact across specialist palliative and end of life care services? Compton Care is seeking an exceptional Head of Service to inspire, develop and drive excellence across our multi-site clinical teams.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal senior clinical leadership role within one of the regions leading providers of palliative and end of life care most respected hospices, helping shape the future of specialist care provision.
Main duties of the job
As our new Head of Inpatient Services, you will bring energy, expertise and commitment to ensuring high quality, person-centred care across our inpatient services. You will be responsible and accountable for:
Lead the smooth running and strategic direction of our inpatient services Acting as Deputy for the Associate Director of Nursing.
Embedding and delivering the Compton Care Clinical Strategy with ambition and confidence Providing strong operational and performance oversight Offering robust professional leadership, guidance and support to clinical teams and managers Driving safe, effective and compassionate care delivery, while developing leadership capability across the service.
If you are an experienced leader with drive, vision and a passion for high-quality specialist palliative care, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Compton Care is proud to provide care and support to those living with life limiting conditions through several dedicated but also interlinked service including our inpatient unit, community care, our living well centre, and supportive care services.
Details
Date posted
30 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£52,173 to £59,100 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VP0663A295
Job locations
Wolverhampton
WV3 9DH
Employer details
Employer name
Compton Care
Address
Wolverhampton
WV3 9DH