Ward Manager

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

NHS matched annual leave

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Family friendly leave

Lease car services

Employee Assistance programmes

Long Service Awards

Discounts at onsite bistro

Free parking

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity in Cambridge is seeking an experienced IPU Ward Manager for a full-time role (37.5 hours/week). The position runs 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday, within our Hospice Inpatient Unit that supports up to 23 patients with complex and non-complex palliative and end-of-life care needs.

You will lead a skilled team, drive service development, and uphold clinical excellence while ensuring compassionate, patient- and family-centred care.

Qualifications

• Must be an NMC-registered nurse.
• Experience at band 6 level (or equivalent) in Specialist Palliative Care.
• UK right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ward team in the Hospice Inpatient Unit to deliver compassionate, individualised care of the highest quality.
• Influence service development, champion innovation and support staff wellbeing.
• Provide clinical leadership and ensure effective delivery of palliative and end-of-life care.

Education

NMC-registered Nurse

Job description

Job summary

The Inpatient Unit (IPU) at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity provides expert specialist palliative care at our Hospice in Cambridge. With capacity for up to 23 patients, we support people with both complex and non-complex palliative and end-of-life care needs.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as IPU Ward Manager. This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week at our Hospice in Cambridge. The usual working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

• NHS matched annual leave
• Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
• Family friendly leave
• Access to lease car services
• Employee Assistance programmes
• Long Service Awards
• Discounts at our onsite bistro
• Access to free parking
• Ongoing training and development

Job responsibilities

As Ward Manager, you will lead one of the most rewarding and meaningful services in healthcare. Working at the heart of our Hospice Inpatient Unit, you will inspire and develop a talented team, ensuring every patient and family receives care that is compassionate, individualised and of the highest quality. You will have the opportunity to influence service development, champion innovation, support staff wellbeing and help transform how palliative and end of life care is delivered. If you are a visible and values-driven leader who thrives on making a difference, this role offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with the privilege of supporting patients and families through some of life's most important moments.

To succeed in this role, you will be an NMC-registered nurse with post-registration experience in specialist palliative care. You will also bring experience of managing teams and delivering high-quality care services. In return, you will join a compassionate and supportive organisation where your leadership can make a lasting difference to patients, families and colleagues.

Interviews for this role will take place w/c 2nd November.

Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred list checks included.

Starting salary of £49,387, with opportunities to progress to £56,515.

Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and will be pro-ratad for part time posts. As a Charity with limited funds, it is usual practice for new starters to commence on the minimum of the salary band for the role. Exceptionally, and only for candidates demonstrating significant strengths relevant to the role, we may be able to negotiate on this.

Person Specification

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Experience at band 6 level (or equivalent) in Specialist Palliative Care

Desirable

• N/A

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.