Ward Manager – Palliative Care | Up to £49,500 | 37.5 Hours per week

Step into a role where clinical leadership meets purpose. Our client, a well-respected hospice service is looking for an experienced Ward Nurse Manager to lead a dedicated inpatient team providing outstanding palliative and end-of-life care. This is a meaningful opportunity to combine excellent clinical practice with team leadership in a supportive, values-driven environment.

This position is ideal for a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a solid background in palliative care and experience managing clinical teams. If you’re ready to bring your experience and values to a service that truly prioritises both patient dignity and staff wellbeing, this could be the perfect fit.

As a Ward Nurse Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management of a well-established hospice ward. You will ensure safe, effective, and person-centred care delivery, while supporting the professional development of the team and upholding the highest clinical standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration
• Demonstrable experience in palliative care or hospice settings
• Experience managing a clinical team, preferably within an inpatient or ward environment
• Strong clinical leadership and decision-making skills
• Palliative care qualification or willingness to complete a recognised course
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care with dignity and respect

What’s On Offer

• Competitive pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the clinical team across the hospice ward
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, compassionate palliative and end-of-life care
• Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning
• Oversee patient care planning, risk management and safe staffing levels
• Contribute to quality assurance and service development initiatives
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners

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