About this role
Job summary
Were looking for an experienced and compassionate Ward Manager to lead our Inpatient Unit at Bradford Hospice.
Main duties of the job
A key leadership role, youll lead high-quality, person-centred palliative and end of life care while supporting and developing a strong clinical team.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity and the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care. We provide expert nursing, hospice care, and vital support for people living with a terminal illness and their loved ones. Through our care, research, and campaigning, were working to ensure everyone gets the support they need at the end of life.
Job description Job responsibilities
Were looking for an experienced and compassionate Ward Manager to lead our Inpatient Unit (IPU) at Bradford Hospice. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll shape high-quality, person-centred palliative and end of life care, ensuring our patients and families receive the very best support when they need it most.
At Marie Curie, we believe everyone deserves the best possible end of life experience. As Ward Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, effective, and responsive care while supporting and developing a high-performing clinical team.
What you will be doing:
Leading, managing and inspiring the IPU nursing and multidisciplinary team Ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care Driving excellence in clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety Overseeing risk, incident reporting, and learning processes to promote continuous improvement Managing workforce planning, performance, and staff development Embedding a positive culture aligned to Marie Curie values Supporting service development and transformation across the hospiceQualifications
Registered Nurse (Level 1 NMC registration essential) Significant management and leadership experience within a clinical setting Strong track record in clinical governance, risk management and incident investigation Experience of leading teams through change and service improvement Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills A passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality end of life careAdditional Information
Salary: Marie Curie Clinical Pay Scale Band 7 - £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Contract:Full Time Permanent 37.5 hours per week
Based: Marie Curie Bradford Hospice
Benefits You'll Love
Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata) NHS service carried forward for annual leave and salary Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave Continuous Professional development Industry leading training programmes Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work Defined contribution schemes for Pension Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems Introduce a friend scheme Help with eyecare cost Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme Life assurance for all employeesApplication Process
Close date for applications: 14th June 2026 Interview Dates: 25th June 2026 As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.**We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. **
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone staff and volunteers alike supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [email protected].
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you your experience, perspective and voice.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1 NMC registration essential) - Significant management and leadership experience within a clinical setting - Strong track record in clinical governance, risk management and incident investigation - Experience of leading teams through change and service improvement - Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - A passion for delivering compassionate, high-quality end of life care
Experience Essential
Experience at Band 6 Fostering a supportive and engaging culture Participating in audit and research Patient advocacy Professional and supportive discussions for development / performance management Clinical governance Management of change Recruitment Developing nursing practice Leading a team of nurses/ healthcare professionals
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 Marie Curie
Address Maudsley Street,
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD3 9LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)