IPU Nurse Lead — Palliative Care & Team Leadership

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study leave

Professional development support

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust's Meadow House Hospice seeks a Senior Staff Nurse (Nurse in Charge) to lead the Inpatient Unit. As Band 6, you will manage day-to-day operations, oversee a team of nurses and support staff, and deliver compassionate palliative care to patients with complex needs.

You will deputise for the Ward Manager when required, develop specialist skills, participate in governance, and contribute to MDT planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in Specialist Palliative Care and/or Oncology
• Ability to deputise for the Ward Manager when required
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

• Act as clinical expert within the IPU and coordinate nursing care.
• Lead and supervise ward team during shifts.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges and care funding assessments.
• Contribute to Clinical Governance and patient care evaluation.
• Educate staff and support pre-registered students.

Skills

Palliative care

Oncology care

Team leadership

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

First level Registered Nurse

Degree in Palliative Care

Tools

Electronic Health Records

IT systems

Job description

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust's Meadow House Hospice seeks a Senior Staff Nurse (Nurse in Charge) to lead the Inpatient Unit. As Band 6, you will manage day-to-day operations, oversee a team of nurses and support staff, and deliver compassionate palliative care to patients with complex needs.

You will deputise for the Ward Manager when required, develop specialist skills, participate in governance, and contribute to MDT planning.