Lead Palliative Care Nurse – Inpatient Unit (Band 6)

Medway Community Healthcare CIC; Rochester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks an experienced Band 6 Junior Sister for the Wisdom Hospice Inpatient Unit. In this role, you will lead a team in caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses, providing compassionate, dignity-centered care. The position involves managing staff, assessing patient needs, and working autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team. Flexible working arrangements and robust support for skill development are also offered.

Benefits

Choice of pension schemes

In-service training and supervision

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant experience in caring for patients with life-limiting illness.
• Awareness of the impact on patients and their families.
• Ability to work autonomously in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of nursing and ancillary staff.
• Assess and implement nursing care for patients.
• Line manage staff nurses and healthcare assistants.

Skills

Experience in palliative care

Team management

Assessment and evaluation

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks an experienced Band 6 Junior Sister for the Wisdom Hospice Inpatient Unit. In this role, you will lead a team in caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses, providing compassionate, dignity-centered care. The position involves managing staff, assessing patient needs, and working autonomously within a multi-disciplinary team. Flexible working arrangements and robust support for skill development are also offered.