Clinical Team Leader

Clinical Team Leader
Sue Ryder, South East Region
Duchess of Kent Hospice - 22 Liebenrood Rd, Reading RG30 2DX
37.5 hours per week (Rotational – Days, Nights, Weekends)
£22.06 - £24.86 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement for nights and weekends and continuation of NHS Pension 



Become a part of our story. 
 
Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Clinical Team Leader to help us get there. 

 

You’ll be responsible for… 
•Leading the nursing team in developing the quality of nursing care
•Taking responsibility for a service user group, consulting and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, service users, family/carers over their care.
•Assessing potential service users in liaison with Health and / or Social Services commissioners.
•Producing accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of service user consultation,
•Ensuring all clinical staff (including self) receive formal documented supervision / clinical supervision in line with Sue Ryder professional and statutory requirements.



The ideal candidate would be… 
We’re looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you’re keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you’ll fit right in. 
 
•Proven skills in leading, building and influencing in a clinical setting
•Experience in specialist palliative or neurological care depending on service requirement
•Knowledge of current legislation within independent care sector
•Negotiation and conflict management skills
•Able to effectively manage change and manage performance



Minimum Essential criteria:
•NMC registered and experience leading clinical teams inclusively
•Ability to manage workflows with adjustments
•Facilitates accessible communication in the team
•Commitment to disability confidence and equitable practice


Desirable criteria:
•Postgraduate leadership qualification
•Experience in quality improvement or audit


What can we offer you? 
The work we do matters, and so do the people who make it possible. Alongside the satisfaction of making a real difference to people facing death and grief, you'll benefit from a supportive culture, opportunities to develop, and a range of employee benefits that recognise the valuable contribution you make. 


Benefits 
•Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
•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, to claim back costs of routine healthcare 
•Death in Service benefit 
•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:  
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/ 
OR 
www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/ 

 
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 
At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. 

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities. 
 
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support. 

If you need support with your application or interview, please contact recruitment@sueryder.org. 
Once in post, you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks and an Inclusion Passport to record and carry workplace adjustments. 
 
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.