As Ward Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ward and the safe delivery of patient care. You will lead the team effectively, maintain professional and clinical standards, support learning and development, and work closely with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team. You will also remain clinically active, providing direct patient care when needed and deputising for senior colleagues where appropriate. What you will do

Lead, motivate and develop the ward team, creating a positive and supportive working environment.
Oversee the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of specialist palliative nursing care.
Maintain safe staffing, effective deployment and the right skill mix across the ward.
Monitor quality, clinical governance, medicines management, infection prevention and record keeping.
Manage resources responsibly, including budgets, recruitment, attendance and performance.
Build strong relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and external health and care partners.
Promote learning by supporting students, apprentices and colleagues at every stage of their development.

Relevant postgraduate learning or qualifications in palliative care and physical assessment.
Substantial post-registration experience, including experience in a senior clinical role.
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience of people management, service development and multidisciplinary working.
Specialist assessment and palliative care skills, together with a commitment to evidence-based practice.
A flexible, thoughtful and compassionate approach, aligned with our Values., We warmly welcome applications from all sections of our community. We also invite applications from suitably experienced people for all industry sectors who can demonstrate the skills, ability and enthusiasm to work with a people-centric organisation like ours.

Southern Hospice Group is the largest group of hospices in Sussex and one of the largest in the UK. We are committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to adults, children and their families across Sussex. Bringing our teams and resources together as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce.

Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees
Up to 35 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
On-site education support and study leave opportunities
Option to access Bupa and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for less
Free parking, subsidised meals and various social activities
Corporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light Card
Employee Assistance Programme
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