Ward Manager

Job summary

Are you interested in leading a team? Do you have excellent communication skills? Do you have a commitment to our Values?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to manage our Inpatient Unit. This is a diverse role and ideally you will have experience of leading and managing a palliative inpatient unit setting.

Main duties of the job

As Ward Manager at St Barnabas House, 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.

About us

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.

St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services.

Martlets provides essential care to people affected by terminal illness in Brighton and Hove and surrounding areas. Our expert teams provide the very best care and support.

Chestnut Tree House is the childrens hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

Benefits

• 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
• Death in Service