Ward Manager

\”Ward Manager Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice Grove Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AE 37.5 hours per week £22.74 – 25.62 per hour (plus enhancements and competitive benefits) Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters. About us Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice is in the heart of Headingley, Leeds. We provide expert palliative care at a time when people need this the most. We support you when you are living with a life-limiting condition, and also help your loved ones and family. We support people aged 18 and over who are living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, heart failure and lung disease by combining specialist medical care for managing pain and other symptoms with other emotional, practical and spiritual support. We are able to provide care in our inpatient unit and our CNS team are on hand to visit people and provide care for people in their own home. About you You should be a Registered Nurse with specialist palliative care experience, and preferably hold a post-registration qualification (or working towards) in Palliative Care. You will have experience of caring for individuals with specialist palliative care needs, managing teams and experience in staff development, education and clinical effectiveness. Proven experience of leading and managing clinical teams Experience of managing a process of change and supporting people through that change Knowledge of best clinical practice for the client group Working knowledge of current legislation within the healthcare sector Proven skills in leading, building and influencing a team in a clinical setting Demonstrable experience of practising in a self-directed and highly motivated way Negotiation and conflict management skills About the Role We are seeking a kind, compassionate and highly motivated professional to lead, develop and support our In-patient unit. We are looking for someone who has significant palliative care experience, can demonstrate excellent communication skills, motivate teams through change and ensure evidence based practice in the field of palliative care. In consultation with the Head of Clinical Services, assess potential service users in liaison with Health and/or Social Services commissioners. Ensure that all service users (or when they are not able, relatives) are given the opportunity to participate fully in the care planning process Responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate daily staff cover by planning an effective duty rota and participating in the provision of out-of-hours clinical support. Responsible to maintain effective communication and liaison with other departments in the Service and Sue Ryder To liaise and communicate with other health and social care professionals in Sue Ryder and outside agencies in the planning and delivery of service user care, including junior doctors on placement To understand and apply a legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable adults, being aware of statutory vulnerable adult health procedures and local guidance. Furthermore, to assess the impact of policy implementation on care delivery To organise an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Vicky Hogg – Head of Clinical Services – Benefits • Enhanced pay for unsociable hours • Company pension scheme • Continuation of NHS pension (T&Cs apply) • 27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays. • NHS annual leave honoured (T&Cs apply) • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay • Enhanced sick pay. • Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non-Binary Individuals • Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org • Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities. For more of our employee benefits please visit our website. We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation. Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process by emailing If you want more than just a job, we want you. Join the team and be there when it matters. \”