Ward Sister

In this role, you'll be pivotal in inspiring and motivating a team of nurses and healthcare assistants within our inpatient unit to deliver a high standard of specialist palliative care. You will create, lead and maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovation whilst influencing Pilgrims strategy and direction. You will be responsible for improving the patient experience and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish and be measured. In conjunction with the Hospice Services Manager, you will have responsibility for maintaining high standards in cleanliness, safety, and comfort, all in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines. Whether managing your team, working with other multi-disciplinary services or delivering expert patient care, you'll make a positive impact every day. Support and collaboration You'll have a deputy Ward Sister, offering support and collaboration. This setup ensures the management of the ward can continue during annual leave, so you can return to work refreshed. What we offer At Pilgrims, we provide a stable, supportive environment where every team member plays a part in delivering exceptional care. Despite the challenges facing healthcare providers, we're financially secure, allowing us to invest in our people, infrastructure, and services. If you're a problem-solver with an eye for detail who enjoys leading teams and making a real difference, this could be the perfect role for you. About Pilgrims Hospices Pilgrims provide care and support for patients with life limiting illness, and their families, in wards and private rooms thoughtfully designed for comfort and care. As well as caring for their medical needs, we support our patients to feel comfortable and happy, whether by spending time in our beautiful gardens, having pampering days, playing a board game with their loved ones, eating their favourite meal, or whatever is special to them., Offering care and support for people with incurable illness where and when it's needed.

Are you a registered nurse with experience in managerial leadership, looking to make a meaningful difference?, If this role sounds like a great opportunity for you, you'll need to meet the role criteria to ensure you have the right skills:

• Leadership Management experience in a clinical setting
• Communication Ability to communicate effectively with and influence people at all levels
• Qualified Being a Registered Nurse with the Independent Prescriber in Palliative Care qualification
• Problem solving An ability to identify challenges and find creative solutions
• Experience Previous experience at Band 6 or equivalent within a palliative care or comparative setting
  
  30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme; those joining us from the NHS may retain eligibility to membership of the NHS pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals (£2 hot meal)