Clinical Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Team Leader for its inpatient unit. This role is crucial in providing high-quality, specialist end-of-life care and managing a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. With a focus on holistic patient care, the successful candidate will lead the assessment and implementation of care plans while ensuring effective performance management of staff. The position offers a supportive environment for professional growth and development, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. If you are passionate about making a difference in palliative care, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

27 days holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Corporate discounts

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Experience in palliative or neurological care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of nurses and healthcare assistants.
• Ensure high standards of holistic care for service users.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Conflict Management

Holistic Patient Care

Palliative Care Knowledge

Team Management

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

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Clinical Team Leader – Inpatient Unit

Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, PE3 6LW

37.5 hours per week

£37,152 - £41,699 per annum

NHS pensions and long-term service transferrable.

Be there when it matters

There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist end-of-life care to support patients and their families.

About us

Thorpe Hall Hospice is the only specialist palliative care inpatient unit in Peterborough. We provide care and support for people living with life-limiting conditions, as well as supporting their families.

About the Role

To manage a team of Registered nurses and Healthcare assistants, ensuring effective assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of high standards of holistic care for an identified group of service users.

Responsible for ensuring effective performance management of all clinical staff in line with Sue Ryder policies and procedures for recruitment, induction, development, supervision, appraisal, and discipline.

• The post holder holds line management responsibility for Registered nurses and may hold responsibility for Healthcare assistants.
• Responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers within their team.
• Ensuring all service users (or their relatives if the service user is unable) are given opportunities to participate fully in the care planning process.
• Maintaining good communication and liaison with all other departments, both internal and external to Sue Ryder, including junior doctors on placement.

About you

The successful applicant must hold a current NMC registration. You will need to demonstrate a holistic approach to patient care, knowledge of palliative care, management experience, and contribute to service development. Experience in people management and team leadership is required. The role involves working various shifts covering a 24-hour service, mainly day shifts with occasional nights and weekends.

• Experience in specialist palliative or neurological care, depending on service requirements.
• Proven skills in leadership, influencing, and building teams in a clinical setting.
• Knowledge of current legislation within the independent care sector.
• Experience practicing in a self-directed and highly motivated way.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including communicating difficult messages to service users and families.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Ability to manage change and performance effectively.
• Ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme or transfer of NHS Pension*
• 27 days holiday (pro-rata), rising to 33 with service, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Corporate discounts with various retailers and services
• Free onsite parking

And more. *Terms and conditions apply. For more employee benefits, please visit our website.

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment and interview process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments. More details can be found via the link below.