ACCORD - IPU Team Lead B7

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is looking for an IPU Team Lead to provide clinical leadership and maintain high standards of patient care in a palliative setting. Candidates should have NMC registration, management experience and a relevant degree. The role includes fostering a culture of learning and improvement while working with a dedicated team. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supported development and education

Clinical supervision

Dynamic, committed team

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a registered adult/general nurse.
• Understanding of current National Palliative Care agenda.
• Knowledge & experience of Palliative Care pain & symptom management.

Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Leadership to the IPU team.
• Promote and maintain an atmosphere reflecting the hospice core values.
• Encourage a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Palliative Care experience

Management / Leadership experience

Team-working

Clinical skills (assessment, planning, evaluation)

IT skills

Education

Degree level education in a relevant discipline

Tools

Trak care Electronic Patient Record system

Job description

IPU Team Lead

Salary: Equivalent to AFC Band 7 – £48,788-£56,747

Work pattern – 37.5 hours over 5 days (this is negotiable)

Answer this question, are you ready to lead with purpose and compassion?

If the answer is yes, then step into a career at ACCORD that truly has influence.

An imminent retirement has provided us with this rare and exciting opportunity in the form of a Team Lead role within our 8 bedded Inpatient Unit. We are looking for a motivated and resilient individual to lead our resolute nursing team, to maintain remarkably high standards and empower the team to meet the ever-changing needs of palliative care.

Main duties of role

• Provide Clinical Leadership to the IPU team, ensuring a maintenance of high-quality patient care.
• Promote and maintain an atmosphere which reflects the hospice core values and behaviours.
• Promote a culture of learning, enquiry, and continuous improvement, acting as a resource for all.

For a detailed representation of the requirement of this role, please refer to the attached job description.

What we will offer

• An opportunity to consolidate and enhance existing and new skills.
• Supported development and education, and clinical supervision if required.
• A great opportunity to work with a dynamic, experienced, committed team.
• You will become a member of ‘Team ACCORD’ – an organisation that prides itself on being a great employer and a great place to work, learn and grow.

If you meet the following requirements we would love to hear from you:

Requirements

• Essential
• Able to demonstrate that your values align with those of the organisation
• Current NMC registration as a registered adult/general nurse
• Palliative Care experience
• Management / Leadership experience for 3-4 years
• Degree level education in a relevant discipline
• Multi-Professional Team-working
• Understanding of current National Palliative Care agenda
• Knowledge & experience of Palliative Care pain & symptom management
• Wide range of clinical skills – assessment, planning, evaluation, holistic care
• Well-developed IT skills
• Knowledge / experience regarding the components set out in the attached job description

• Desirable
• Hospice experience, or an understanding
• Degree/ Post Grad Diploma / Masters in Palliative Care
• Experience with ‘Trak care’ Electronic Patient Record system

Closing date for this position is close of business on Friday 3^rd October 2025

Apply by visiting the ACCORD Hospice website - http://www.accordhospice.org.uk/vacancies

Download generic application form (this is the first orange button saying Downloadable application form) and Job Description and return to [e-mail]

If you require further information on the role, want clarification or discuss terms and conditions please contact Brian Hunter Clinical Services Manager at 0141 5812000 or [e-mail]