Clinical Lead - Inpatient Unit

St Lukes Hospice Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused specialist care provider in Plymouth is seeking a Clinical Lead for their Inpatient Unit. The successful candidate will manage operational functions, lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality palliative care, and support educational initiatives. Candidates should have a strong background in nursing, with an emphasis on palliative care. This is a rewarding role with excellent benefits including generous leave and health cost contributions.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Training and Development Opportunities

Health Cost Contributions

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Experience in clinical management and leadership.
• Training in palliative and end-of-life care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational aspects of the inpatient unit.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team providing specialist care.
• Support education and research initiatives.

Skills

Palliative care expertise

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Education

Registered Nurse with relevant experience

Specialist training in palliative care

Job description

The Vacancy

Clinical Lead - Inpatient Unit (Band 7)

Salary: £44,533 - £50,961 Per Annum

Hours: 37.5 Per Week, Day & Night Shifts

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and well-motivated professional to specialise in palliative and end-of-life care within our specialist unit.

As the Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for the Clinical Operational Management of the inpatient unit providing specialist palliative care for those patients admitted to St Luke's Specialist In-patient Unit.

The post holder will be a key member of the Multidisciplinary Team providing specialist care to patients and families. Supporting education, audit, and research to influence the delivery of high-quality care and identify innovative ways of working which improve and develop the service offered.

As the Clinical Lead for the IPU, you will be based within the inpatient unit but will work collaboratively with other clinical leads across the organization, providing leadership advice as needed to support various areas.

Our IPU team takes great pride in delivering palliative and end-of-life care of the highest standard for patients with complex care needs, alleviating their pain and preserving their dignity. As a result, the IPU maintains an excellent nurse-to-patient ratio, typically 1:3, to uphold this standard of care.

While the position we are recruiting for is challenging, it is also highly rewarding. You will be part of a supportive team working in a positive environment where all our staff and volunteers are valued. Internal rotation to night and weekends will be a requirement of the post.

In return, you will benefit from excellent opportunities to develop your skills, as well as the chance to maintain your membership in the NHS Pension Scheme if you are an existing member.

We would encourage informal discussions regarding this post with the Nurse Consultant / Clinical Operations Lead Jen Nicholls 01752 964 200 / 07920561750

We're an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications - not background or personal circumstances. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Having a criminal record won't necessarily bar you from employment; decisions are made based on role requirements and individual circumstances.

Unfortunately St Luke's Hospice Plymouth aren't able to sponsor individuals to work in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: 31 August 2025
1st Interview Date: 5 September 2025
2nd Interview Date: TBA

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why work for St Luke's?

Hello and thank you for checking out our current vacancy.

It's worth setting up a job alert or simply checking back in regularly because - as St Luke's continues to meet the demand of caring for more families - we're always evolving and new opportunities spring up, both clinical and non-clinical. One of them could be just what you're looking for!

We value all our people - not only our specialist doctors, nurses and social workers, but also our colleagues more behind the scenes, from our maintenance and catering staff to our fundraisers, administrators, educators and IT team. And that's just to name a few! It takes a vast variety of skills, experience and knowledge to keep our vital service running smoothly.

As an Employer of Choice, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits and rewards. Not only generous annual leave and pension schemes, but a fantastic health scheme to help towards the cost of eye tests, dental care and physiotherapy. In addition, this gives you access a GP, and counselling and practical information helplines, 24/7.

While working with our hospice is hugely rewarding, knowing you're helping us make such an important difference, we recognise it's work that can be challenging emotionally. That's why, when you join us, we'll be here to support you all the way.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our friendly, award-winning team - learn more about working life at St Luke's on our dedicated jobs page.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Training and Development Opportunities

Health Cost Contributions

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