Ward Manager - In Patient Unit
Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice - CQC Rated Outstanding
Reading, RG30 2DX
37.5 hours per week to include some weekends and unsocial hours
£39,858 - £43,544 per annum
Be there when it matters
Join our award-winning team, honoured with a 2021 Pride of Reading Award for contribution to the community during COVID-19
There has never been a more important time to provide high quality, specialist palliative and end-of-life care to support patients and their families.
About us
At the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading, and through our Day Services in Newbury and Wokingham, we look after people living with life-limiting conditions, and offer support, expert care, and advice across Berkshire.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Ward Manager to lead the team of 50 staff for the 15 bed In-patient unit in Reading. As the clinical nurse leader, working closely with the multi-professional team, there is great scope to ensure we provide the highest quality of care for people using our services.
About you
As a kind, compassionate and highly motivated professional, you will lead, develop and support the team. We are looking for someone who has palliative care experience, can demonstrate excellent communication skills, support and motivate teams through change and ensure evidence based practice.
Ideally you will have a minimum of 5 years experience as a registered nurse, team management and specialist palliative care experience, preferably holding a palliative care qualification (or working towards).
For further information please contact:
Matthew Barker, Head of Clinical Services
matthew.barker@suerydercare.org
07979802294
Maria Turnbull, Hospice Director
maria.turnbull@suerydercare.org
07804 887956
Benefits
- Continuation of NHS pension and Holiday allowance**
- 25 days holiday rising to 30 plus bank holidays pro rata
- Private pension matched at either 3% or 5%
- Enhanced Maternity Benefits
- Enhanced Sick leave
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website.
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.
