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

The additional benefits of working for this organisation include:

Contributory pension scheme with option to transfer existing NHS pension if applicable 
Health Cash Plan
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays 
Interest-free season ticket loans 
Electric Car Scheme – Salary Sacrifice 
Learning and Development Opportunities 
Health and Wellbeing incl.

Cycle to Work Scheme, Staff Restaurant, Wellbeing Programme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sabbaticals, hybrid and flexible working 

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Oncology & Palliative Care clinical staff.
As a nurse-led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of Palliative Care roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.