Hospice Inpatient Unit Lead Nurse

Teesside Hospice; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Teesside Hospice seeks an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to lead clinical care in the Inpatient Unit. You will steer a multidisciplinary team, champion high standards of end-of-life care, and mentor staff to develop their skills while keeping patients and families at the heart of every decision.

We value compassionate leadership, ongoing professional development, and adherence to NMC guidelines within a CQC Outstanding trust. Join us to shape exceptional hospice care in Teesside.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with degree and NMC registration.
• Post-registration experience in inpatient or similar setting.
• Postgraduate qualification in Palliative or End of Life Care preferred.
• Leadership and management experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership within the Inpatient Unit.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality end-of-life care.
• Support and develop colleagues and ensure patient-family centered care.
• Lead audits, quality improvement, and staff development initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to NMC Code of Conduct and hospice policies.

Skills

Palliative care passion

Clinical leadership

Team development

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Education

RN Degree

Post-registration experience

Palliative/end-of-life care qualification

Masters/Leadership qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Teesside Hospice seeks an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to lead clinical care in the Inpatient Unit. You will steer a multidisciplinary team, champion high standards of end-of-life care, and mentor staff to develop their skills while keeping patients and families at the heart of every decision.

We value compassionate leadership, ongoing professional development, and adherence to NMC guidelines within a CQC Outstanding trust. Join us to shape exceptional hospice care in Teesside.