Ward Manager

Leaders in Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice and palliative care service in Leeds seeks a Ward Manager to lead the Inpatient Unit. The role requires a dedicated Registered Nurse with leadership and palliative care experience. Responsibilities include staffing management, compliance with healthcare standards, and continuous service improvement. Benefits include enhanced pay, pension scheme, generous leave, and healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for unsociable hours

Company pension scheme

Annual leave rising to 33 days

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance benefit

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing clinical operations in a healthcare setting.
• Proven leadership experience in a palliative care or similar environment.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership, guidance, and clinical expertise to the Inpatient Unit team.
• Manage daily staffing and rota planning, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practice guidelines.

Skills

Leadership skills

Palliative care experience

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Knowledge of healthcare legislation

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Post-registration qualification in Palliative Care

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate, experienced, and motivated Ward Manager to lead and develop an Inpatient Unit within a leading hospice and palliative care service based in Leeds. We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and specialist palliative care experience, who can inspire teams, drive high standards of evidence-based practice, and deliver outstanding care to patients and their families.

Working closely with the Head of Clinical Services, you'll oversee the safe, effective, and compassionate delivery of care for individuals with life-limiting conditions. You'll ensure optimal staffing levels, support staff development, lead on clinical governance, and play a pivotal role in service planning and quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership, guidance, and clinical expertise to the Inpatient Unit team.
• Manage daily staffing and rota planning, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Assess new referrals in partnership with commissioners and multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote patient and family involvement in care planning and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practice guidelines.
• Support the professional development, education, and supervision of clinical staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, service development, and quality assurance.
• Liaise effectively with internal departments and external healthcare partners.

About You

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult).
• Demonstrable experience managing clinical operations in a healthcare setting.
• Proven leadership experience in a palliative care or similar environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare legislation and clinical governance.

Desirable

• Post-registration qualification (or working towards) in Palliative Care.
• Experience leading change initiatives or CQC inspection preparation.
• Formal leadership or coaching qualification.

Benefits

• Enhanced pay for unsociable hours (where applicable).
• Company pension scheme (or NHS pension continuation, subject to terms).
• 27 days' annual leave rising to 33 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay.
• Healthcare cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance benefit.
• Generous staff discounts and learning opportunities.

This is a full time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week. The salary is negotiable, circa £23 - £25ph, plus enhancements, circa £47,000+ per annum.

If you are a compassionate and motivated nursing leader seeking to make a meaningful difference in specialist palliative care, we would love to hear from you.

Please Apply / contact Gemma at Leaders in Care for further details. LICGG