Ward Manager

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Sydenham; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

St Christopher’s Hospice in Sydenham invites applications for an experienced registered nurse to lead a ward team in end-of-life care. This key post requires strong leadership, clinical acumen and emotionally intelligent collaboration with patients, families and colleagues.

You will work at Senior Staff Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager level in palliative care or oncology, with good IT skills and a commitment to equality and diversity. Closing date 21 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience at Senior Staff Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager level in palliative care or oncology.
• Strong computer skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of skilled nurses on a ward providing end-of-life care.
• Ensure high-quality patient and family care in a hospice setting.
• Contribute to staffing, training and governance on the ward.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Communication

Equality and diversity

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

We’re building a Talent Pool of exceptional individuals ready to join our team when the right opportunity arises. If you're looking for a meaningful role where your skills can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

• Department: Care Directorate
• Salary: £55,524 - £62,652 per annum including HCAS
• Type: Permanent - Full Time
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week based on a 7-day rota
• Location: Sydenham
• Closing date: 21 September 2026

Location: Sydenham

Department: In-Patient Unit (IPU)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £55,524 - £62,652 per annum (HCA inclusive)

Your new role

We have an exciting opportunity on one of our wards for an experienced, motivated and emotionally intelligent registered nurse, who has excellent leadership, managerial and clinical skills. This is a key position within the hospice, where you will have the day to day responsibility for leading a team of skilled nurses, caring for patients and their families at the end of life. The wards at St Christopher’s offer opportunities for clinical placements for health care staff learning about end of life care. These range from student nurses to doctors and nurses worldwide involved in setting up palliative care services.

To succeed in this role

You will be a resilient practitioner with a keen interest in making a difference to patient care, and have experience of working at Senior Staff Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager level in specialist palliative care or oncology.

Additionally, it is just as important to us that you are able to demonstrate good computer skills, be an excellent communicator (both verbally and in writing), and have a passion for positively promoting Equality and Diversity.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katie Grace, Clinical Team Lead on [e-mail]

Closing Date: Monday 21st September

Interview Date: TBC

For any queries, please contact our recruitment line on 0208 768 4680