Job Summary
Clinical Lead – In‑Patient Unit (NHS)
Salary: £50,635 per annum WTE
Working pattern: 37.5 hrs per week (including nights and weekends as required)
Location: Camberley, Surrey (Farnham, Surrey from Spring 2026)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to work alongside the In‑Patient Services Manager and nursing team, providing expertise in end‑of‑life and palliative care. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care and support continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the nursing team, ensuring smooth ward operation and high‑quality care.
* Lead daily management and support of staff, including 1:1s, appraisals, performance management and development.
* Act as senior clinical resource guiding practice through education, coaching and real‑time support.
* Deliver and facilitate training, competency assessment and staff sign‑off.
* Promote clinical documentation, assessment, medication administration and care delivery to high standards and statutory requirements.
* Lead quality improvement initiatives, audit and governance activities, including protocol development and CQC compliance.
* Support recruitment, induction, probation, workforce planning and retention.
* Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, cross‑service collaboration and departmental governance meetings.
* Uphold the NMC Code of Conduct and act as a professional role model.
* Engage with the DBS and safeguarding processes.
Key Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with active NMC PIN.
* Degree in Nursing or related field (desirable).
* Recognised training in palliative or end‑of‑life care (e.g. EoLC module).
* Post‑registration experience in palliative, oncology or acute care.
* Experience in staff education and training.
* Previously held a clinical leadership or team management role (desirable).
* Masters‑level study or leadership qualification (desirable).
* Practice Assessor qualification or equivalent teaching experience.
* Ability to influence, motivate and support a diverse team.
* Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
* Commitment to the values and ethos of Phyllis Tuckwell.
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
* Possibility to study MSc modules in Advanced Clinical Practice.
* On‑site education team for learning and professional development.
* Shadow shifts, apprenticeships and rotation opportunities.
Our Workplace
* Equal Opportunities employer.
* Flexible hours and working arrangements.
* Supportive colleagues, clinical supervision and support.
* 97% staff satisfaction (Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023).
Equal‑Opportunity Statement
Phyllis Tuckwell is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Recruitment Information
Reference Number: M0001‑PHY0638
Job location: Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice (122 Kings Ride, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 4LZ) and Phyllis Tuckwell Memorial Hospice (Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 8BL) – multi‑site working.
Application Deadline
Applications will remain open until positions are filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
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