Job summary
Clinical Team Leader (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice
Church Rd, Leckhampton, Cheltenham GL53 0QJ
37.5 Hours Per Week
£19.19 - 21.74 per hour (plus enhancements and competitive benefits)
Main duties of the job
In palliative care no day is the same. Working on our inpatient unit provides a unique opportunity because we care for patients with such a variety of conditions and symptoms. If youd like to develop your knowledge of many different conditions and the impact this has on patients and their families a role in palliative care with Sue Ryder is for you.
In addition to providing excellent care, our clinical team leaders manage a team of Registered nurses and Healthcare assistants ensuring the effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of holistic care for our service users.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Nurse who wants to work in a supportive environment where care of the patients comes first.
About us
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 Leckhampton Court Hospice in Cheltenham is Gloucestershires only inpatient unit for specialist palliative care.
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 on our inpatient unit, virtually and in person though our community hub and in peoples home though our Hospice at Home service.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of the duties of this role include but are not limited to:
Recruitment, induction, development, supervision, appraisals of team members
Rota management including the provision of out of hours services.
Managing and accessing risk
Auditing and monitoring quality standards
Deputising in the absence of the Head of Clinical Services/Ward Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
Some of the duties of this role include but are not limited to:
Recruitment, induction, development, supervision, appraisals of team members
Rota management including the provision of out of hours services.
Managing and accessing risk
Auditing and monitoring quality standards
Deputising in the absence of the Head of Clinical Services/Ward Manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- If youre ready for a new challenge in your nursing career and have minimum of 5 years experience as a Registered Nurse and an interest in palliative care, there is an opportunity for you to take the next step and become a Team Leader at Sue Ryder. You will be based in the InPatient Unit working as an integrated member of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a leadership role within Palliative and End of Life Care.
- They will be able to evidence additional, role specific qualifications and professional development and can offer support, leadership and mentorship to junior members of staff and the nursing team.
- Registered Nurse (Degree Level Desirable)
- Experience in specialist palliative care.
- 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.
- Sue Ryder provides a thorough induction with supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training competency assessment will be provided.
- There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care, and planned career progression through our education programme and development framework is encouraged.
- If you would like to arrange an informal visit to our hospice, please let us know.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- If youre ready for a new challenge in your nursing career and have minimum of 5 years experience as a Registered Nurse and an interest in palliative care, there is an opportunity for you to take the next step and become a Team Leader at Sue Ryder. You will be based in the InPatient Unit working as an integrated member of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a leadership role within Palliative and End of Life Care.
- They will be able to evidence additional, role specific qualifications and professional development and can offer support, leadership and mentorship to junior members of staff and the nursing team.
- Registered Nurse (Degree Level Desirable)
- Experience in specialist palliative care.
- 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.
- Sue Ryder provides a thorough induction with supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training competency assessment will be provided.
- There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care, and planned career progression through our education programme and development framework is encouraged.
- If you would like to arrange an informal visit to our hospice, please let us know.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).