Hospice Inpatient Manager

Applications are invited from suitably committed and experienced Senior Nurses to join our clients Hospice service as Ward Manager for their 15-bedded Inpatient Unit. This role is based in Edgware, North London.  This is a full-time post initially offered on a 14-month fixed term contract basis. The Inpatient Services Team comprises 40 staff, of which 16 are Registered Nurses providing holistic, skilled, high-quality, and patient centered palliative care to all inpatients. The position is a split role both admin based and clinical. You will; Provide leadership and day to day management of the In-Patient Services to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care. Have a visible presence and be a role model, supporting and motivating the team Motivate, support, and provide expert clinical guidance to team members as appropriate. Have 24-hour operational responsibility for the unit in the absence of the Head of Inpatient Services The employer; A UK Charity with a purpose-built Hospice, dedicated to providing 24 hour patient-centred palliative care for adults who have life-limiting conditions and an outpatient/community centre based in Enfield. Person requirements Registered Nurse with full UK NMC registration. Current or recent senior Band 6/Deputy or Band 7/Ward Manager experience Ideally you will have managed a Hospice Inpatient Unit but we are open to hearing from candidates with appropriate transferable skills An eye for detail and an excellent communicator. Ability to work as part of the team and to motivate and manage staff members including supporting through change Flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing demands