Ward Manager

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a motivated professional to lead the In-patient unit. You will require substantial palliative care experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting individuals at the end of life. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits including enhanced pay for unsociable hours and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash plan

Staff discount on new goods

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant palliative care experience.
• Proven experience of leading clinical teams.
• Experience managing process changes and supporting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the In-patient unit.
• Manage staff rota and out-of-hours clinical support.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals.

Skills

Palliative care experience

Excellent communication skills

Staff management

Legal policy knowledge

Negotiation skills

Education

Registered Nurse with specialist palliative care experience

Post-registration qualification in Palliative Care

Leadership or coaching qualification

Job description

£22.17 - 24.61 per hour (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

We are there when it matters.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a kind, compassionate and highly motivated professional to lead, develop and support our In-patient unit. We are looking for someone who has significant palliative care experience, can demonstrate excellent communication skills, motivate teams through change and ensure evidence based practice in the field of palliative care

About us

Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is in the heart of Headingley, Leeds. We provide expert palliative care at a time when people need this the most. We support you when you are living with a life-limiting condition, and also help your loved ones and family.

We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support.

We are able to provide care in our inpatient unit and our CNS team are on hand to visit people and provide care for people in their own home.

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours (IF APPLICABLE)

Company pension scheme

Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply) (IF APPLICABLE)

27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays

NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply) (IF APPLICABLE)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare

Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org

Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, were proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Job responsibilities

About the Role

We are seeking a kind, compassionate and highly motivated professional to lead, develop and support our In-patient unit. We are looking for someone who has significant palliative care experience, can demonstrate excellent communication skills, motivate teams through change and ensure evidence based practice in the field of palliative care.

In consultation with the Head of Clinical Services, assess potential service users in liaison with Health and/or Social Services commissioners. Ensure that all service users (or when they are not able, relatives) are given the opportunity to participate fully in the care planning process

Responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate daily staff cover by planning an effective duty rota and participating in the provision of out-of-hours clinical support. Responsible to maintain effective communication and liaison with other departments in the Service and Sue Ryder

To liaise and communicate with other health and social care professionals in Sue Ryder and outside agencies in the planning and delivery of service user care, including junior doctors on placement

To understand and apply a legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable adults, being aware of statutory vulnerable adult health procedures and local guidance. Furthermore, to assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery

To organise an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Vicky Hogg - Head of Clinical Services [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• About you
• You should be a Registered Nurse with specialist palliative care experience, and preferably hold a post-registration qualification (or working towards) in Palliative Care. You will have experience of caring for individuals with specialist palliative care needs, managing teams and experience in staff development, education and clinical effectiveness.
• Proven experience of leading and managing clinical teams
• Experience of managing a process of change and supporting people through that change
• Knowledge of best clinical practice for the client group
• Working knowledge of current legislation within the healthcare sector
• Proven skills in leading, building and influencing a team in a clinical setting
• Demonstrable experience of practising in a self-directed and highly motivated way
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• NMC registered and experience managing clinical operations
• Skilled in developing accessible policies and adjustments
• Effective leadership and inclusive communication
• Commitment to quality, safety, and dignity
• Experience leading CQC inspections or audit preparation
• Formal leadership or coaching qualification

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.

£22.17 to £24.61 an hour(plus enhancements and competitive benefits)