Ward Sister

PHYLLIS TUCKWELL MEMORIAL HOSPICE LTD; Camberley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice organization in Camberley is seeking a Senior Nurse to lead a team dedicated to high-quality end of life care. This role involves managing daily operations, supporting staff development, and ensuring exceptional patient care. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a nurturing environment. A competitive benefits package is offered, including generous holiday allowance and pension options.

Benefits

Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays

Continuation of NHS Pension or matched contributions up to 7.5%

Health Cash Plan Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Benefit Scheme

Blue Light Discount Card

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Ward Sister, Charge Nurse, or in a senior clinical leadership role.
• Commitment to high-quality end of life and palliative care.
• Ability to manage and develop nursing staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a nursing team and ensure smooth ward operations.
• Manage staff development through appraisals and performance management.
• Commit to education, continuous learning, and quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Palliative care expertise

Team management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Have experience working at Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Senior Nurse level or be able to demonstrate proven ability to operate in a senior clinical leadership role.
• Have experience in, and a commitment to, high quality end of life and palliative care.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a nursing team and provide day to day management and support to ensure the smooth running of the ward and the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
• Have experience of directly managing staff and attending to their development needs, through regular 1:1s, appraisals and performance management.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Have excellent organisational and administrative skills, and the ability to prioritise workload, both on and off the ward.
• Demonstrate a commitment to practice development, education, audit, continuous learning and quality improvement within the inpatient setting.

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? At Phyllis Tuckwell, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to our patients and their families and carers., Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Nursing staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.

Benefits

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

Career Development

• Access to learning and professional development opportunities (we have an on-site education team)
• Shadow Shifts
• Rotation opportunities
• Possibility to study MSc modules in Advanced Clinical
• Clear progressive career development opportunities from Registered Nurse to Clinical Nurse Specialist.