Applications are invited from suitably committed and experienced Senior Nurses to join our client’s Hospice service as Ward Manager for their 15-bedded Inpatient Unit. This role is based in Edgware, North London.
This is a full-time post initially offered on a 14-month fixed-term contract basis.
The Inpatient Services Team comprises 40 staff, of which 16 are Registered Nurses providing holistic, skilled, high-quality, and patient-centred palliative care to all inpatients.
The position is a split role, both admin based and clinical.
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and day-to-day management of the In-Patient Services to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.
* Have a visible presence and be a role model, supporting and motivating the team.
* Motivate, support, and provide expert clinical guidance to team members as appropriate.
* Have 24-hour operational responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Head of Inpatient Services.
Employer
A UK Charity with a purpose-built Hospice, dedicated to providing 24-hour patient-centred palliative care for adults who have life-limiting conditions and an outpatient/community centre based in Enfield.
Person Requirements
* Registered Nurse with full UK NMC registration.
* Current or recent senior Band 6 / Deputy or Band 7 / Ward Manager experience.
* Ideally you will have managed a Hospice Inpatient Unit but we are open to hearing from candidates with appropriate transferable skills.
* An eye for detail and an excellent communicator.
* Ability to work as part of the team and to motivate and manage staff members, including supporting through change.
* Flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing demands.
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme with option to transfer existing NHS pension if applicable.
* Health Cash Plan.
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
* Interest‑free season ticket loans.
* Electric Car Scheme – Salary Sacrifice.
* Learning and Development Opportunities.
* Health and Wellbeing, including Cycle to Work Scheme, Staff Restaurant, Wellbeing Programme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sabbaticals, hybrid and flexible working.
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