About this role
Job summary
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We are there when it matters.
About us
Sue Ryder offers a range of hospice and community nursing services in Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire, including Reading, Newbury, Wokingham, Wallingford and Henley, and many more local communities in between.
Sue Ryder provides a thorough induction with supernumerary time to settle into the role and full training/competency assessment will be provided.
There is plenty of scope to further develop your own skills in specialist palliative care, and planned career progression through our education programme and development framework is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
About you
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced nurse leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will be confident supporting and developing nursing teams, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, and building positive relationships with patients and their families.
The successful candidate will have strong clinical assessment and care planning skills, be able to lead by example using evidence-based practice, and maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards and legislation.
About us
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to support your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. These include enhanced pay for unsociable hours, a company pension scheme with continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply), and generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 33 with service, plus bank holidays. NHS annual leave is also honoured where applicable.
Additional benefits include enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay, an Electric Vehicle Scheme, and a Healthcare Cash Plan to help reclaim routine healthcare costs. We also provide a Death in Service benefit and a 10% staff discount on new goods through our online shop. You will benefit from a structured induction programme and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Support is available throughout the application process, and once in post, you will have access to staff networks and tools to support workplace adjustments, helping you to thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the role
To manage a team of Registered nurses and Healthcare assistants ensuring the effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of holistic care for an identified group of service users.
Responsible to ensure effective performance management of all clinical staff in line with Sue Ryder policies and procedures for recruitment, induction, development, supervision, appraisal and discipline.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registered and experience leading clinical teams inclusively Ability to manage workflows with adjustments Facilitates accessible communication in the team Commitment to disability confidence and equitable practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sue Ryder
Address Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice
22 Liebenrood Road
READING
RG30 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)