Clinical Team Leader

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.



St John’s Hospice has a busy and friendly community-based Hospice at Home service, working closely with wider community healthcare professionals to support patients who wish to remain at home. Our team is part of the Care Coordination Service, helping to ensure patients receive responsive, compassionate, and high-quality end-of-life care.



About the job



We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Hospice at Home team in a leadership role.



This role combines both clinical and management responsibilities, supporting the delivery and development of the Hospice at Home service. You will support the coordination, leadership, and supervision of Senior Healthcare Assistants and the wider team.



The service works in partnership with community healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. As part of the Care Coordination Service, the team also contributes to an advice line, and you will be expected to support this and occasionally take calls.



There may also be occasions where you will accompany Healthcare Assistants on patient visits to provide additional clinical support and guidance.



About you



You will be a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in palliative care or community nursing (or a related field). You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to balance clinical responsibilities alongside leadership and coordination duties.



You will have experience supporting or leading teams, with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to a dynamic community environment. A passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care at home is essential.



Minimum Essential Criteria



Registered Nurse (NMC registered)

Experience in palliative care, community nursing, or a related clinical setting

Demonstrable clinical leadership or team coordination experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to support and supervise staff in a community setting

Experience with managing change and working in a responsive service

Ability to contribute to an advice line and care coordination service







Desirable Criteria



Experience working within a Hospice at Home or community palliative care service

Experience in staff mentoring, teaching, or clinical development

Knowledge of end-of-life care pathways and community services



Benefits



Enhanced pay for unsociable hours (if applicable)

Company pension scheme

Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)

27 days holiday – rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays

NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Healthcare Cash plan

Death in Service benefit

Staff discount of 10% on new goods online

Structured induction programme and ongoing learning and development opportunities



For more benefits, please visit:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/



Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion



At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.



We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.



As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. We use inclusive recruitment practices and offer accessibility support throughout the process.



If you want more than just a job, we want you.

Join the team and be there when it matters.