Ward Manager

Integrated Care System; Leeds; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in palliative care is seeking a compassionate, experienced Registered Nurse to lead their In-patient unit in Leeds. The role emphasizes excellent communication and team motivation skills while ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to best practices. With competitive hourly rates and benefits, it's an excellent opportunity for those passionate about end-of-life care.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

27 days holiday, rising to 33 with service

Employee Networks

Structured induction programme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant palliative care experience.
• Experience in managing clinical teams and supporting staff development.
• Proven skills in conflict management and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the In-patient unit with evidence-based practices.
• Ensure effective communication among health professionals in patient care.
• Manage staff cover and participate in out-of-hours clinical support.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Leadership

Conflict Management

Education

Registered Nurse with palliative care experience

Post-registration qualification in Palliative Care

Job description

£22.74 - 25.62 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

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.

About us

About usSue 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

Company pension scheme

Continuation of NHS pension (T&Cs apply)

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

NHS annual leave honoured (T&Cs apply)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non-Binary Individuals

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

Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.

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

• 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

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.

£22.74 to £25.62 an hour(plus enhancements and competitive benefits)