IPU Team Lead Salary: Equivalent to AFC Band 7 – £48,788-£56,747 Work pattern – 37.5 hours over 5 days (this is negotiable) Answer this question, are you ready to lead with purpose and compassion? If the answer is yes, then step into a career at ACCORD that truly has influence. An imminent retirement has provided us with this rare and exciting opportunity in the form of a Team Lead role within our 8 bedded Inpatient Unit. We are looking for a motivated and resilient individual to lead our resolute nursing team, to maintain remarkably high standards and empower the team to meet the ever-changing needs of palliative care. Main duties of role: Provide Clinical Leadership to the IPU team, ensuring a maintenance of high-quality patient care. Promote and maintain an atmosphere which reflects the hospice core values and behaviours. Promote a culture of learning, enquiry, and continuous improvement, acting as a resource for all. For a detailed representation of the requirement of this role, please refer to the attached job description. What we will offer: An opportunity to consolidate and enhance existing and new skills. Supported development and education, and clinical supervision if required. A great opportunity to work with a dynamic, experienced, committed team. You will become a member of ‘Team ACCORD’ – an organisation that prides itself on being a great employer and a great place to work, learn and grow. If you meet the following requirements we would love to hear from you: Essential Desirable Able to demonstrate that your values align with those of the organisation Current NMC registration as a registered adult/general nurse Palliative Care experience Hospice experience, or an understanding Management / Leadership experience for 3-4 years Degree level education in a relevant discipline Degree/ Post Grad Diploma / Masters in Palliative Care Multi-Professional Team-working Understanding of current National Palliative Care agenda Knowledge & experience of Palliative Care pain & symptom management Wide range of clinical skills – assessment, planning, evaluation, holistic care Well-developed IT skills Experience with ‘Trak care’ Electronic Patient Record system Good awareness of quality improvement processes and practice development Knowledge / experience regarding the components set out in the attached job description Closing date for this position is close of business on Monday, 20 th October 2025 Apply by visiting the ACCORD Hospice website - ( http://www.accordhospice.org.uk/vacancies ), Download generic application form (this is the first orange button saying Downloadable application form) and Job Description and return to hradmin@accord.org.uk If you require further information on the role, want clarification or discuss terms and conditions please contact Jacki Smart, Chief Executive Officer at 0141 5812000 or jacki.smart@Accord.org.uk