37.5 hours per week (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Ref No:
JM10841MAY24FTC
Closing Date:
22/05/2024
Clinical Team Leader
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ
37.5 hours per week (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
£34,805 per annum
NHS pensions and long-term service transferrable.
Be there when it matters
There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist end-of-life care to support patients and their families.
About us
Leckhampton Court is a Sue Ryder Hospice and is the only specialist palliative care inpatient unit in Gloucestershire. We support patients with life-limiting conditions to live the fullest life they can. Working for Sue Ryder provides a valuable opportunity to work alongside a wide variety of experienced clinicians, and offers many opportunities for education, development and to share knowledge.
About the Role
To manage a team of Registered nurses and Healthcare assistants ensuring the effective assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of high standards of holistic care for an identified group of service users.
Responsible to ensure effective performance management of all clinical staff in line with Sue Ryder policies and procedures for recruitment, induction, development, supervision, appraisal and discipline.
• The post holder holds the line management responsibility for Registered nurses and may hold the line management responsibility for Healthcare assistants
• Responsible for working alongside and/or supporting volunteers within their team
• Ensuring that all service users (or when they are not able, relatives) are given the opportunity to participate fully in the care planning process
• Maintaining good communication and liaison with all other departments, internal and external to Sue Ryder, including junior doctors on placement
About you
The successful applicant must hold a current NMC registration. You will need to demonstrate a holistic approach to patient care, knowledge of palliative care, management experience and contribute to the development of services. You will also require experience of people management / managing a team. This role requires you to be able to work various shifts covering a 24 hour service. This role is predominantly day shifts with occasional nights and some weekends.
• Experience in specialist palliative or neurological care depending on service requirement
• Proven skills in leading, building and influencing in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of current legislation within independent care sector
• Demonstrable experience of practicing in a self-directed and highly motivated way
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to communicate difficult messages to service users and their families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Able to effectively manage change and manage performance
• An ability to provide teaching and mentorship in a clinical setting
Benefits
• Company pension scheme or transfer of NHS Pension*
• 27 days holiday (pro rata) - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Corporate discount with hundreds of retailers and services
• Free parking onsite
And more
*Terms and conditions apply
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.
https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder
We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment and interview process so please let us know if you require any adjustments made. Please see more details on the link below:
https://www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion
If you want more than just a job, We want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
About Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.
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