Palliative Care Ward Manager — Lead Inpatient Team

Hospiscare Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospiscare Group in Exeter is seeking a Ward Manager to lead our Inpatient Unit, driving high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. The role emphasises leadership, teamwork and staff development.

This Band 7 post is 37 hours per week, over 5 days in 7, with a starting salary of £49,387 per annum. You will use advanced clinical judgement to support patient safety and a first-class patient experience.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in palliative care or related subject.
• Significant post-registration experience in palliative and end-of-life care.
• Experience leading and managing teams, coaching and mentoring colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for developing junior staff and helping others reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Inpatient Unit team to deliver compassionate, person-centred palliative and end-of-life care.
• Ensure patient safety, quality of care and positive patient experience across the unit.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to improve service delivery.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Palliative care

Education

Degree in palliative care or related subject

Job description

Hospiscare Group in Exeter is seeking a Ward Manager to lead our Inpatient Unit, driving high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. The role emphasises leadership, teamwork and staff development.

This Band 7 post is 37 hours per week, over 5 days in 7, with a starting salary of £49,387 per annum. You will use advanced clinical judgement to support patient safety and a first-class patient experience.