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Ward Manager

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Cambridge, CB22 3FBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

21 October 2026

2 days left

Job description

The Inpatient Unit (IPU) at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity provides expert specialist palliative care at our Hospice in Cambridge. With capacity for up t...

To succeed in this role, you will be an NMC-registered nurse with post-registration experience in specialist palliative care. You will also bring experience of managing teams and delivering high-quality care services. In return, you will join a compassionate and supportive organisation where your leadership can make a lasting difference to patients, families and colleagues.

If you would like further information, or an informal discussion or visit, please contact Sara Robins (Clinical Services Director/Deputy CEO) Sara.Robins@arhc.org.uk, or Carly Wills (Matron of Clinical Services) Carly.Wills@arhc.org.uk.

Interviews for this role will take place w/c 2nd November.

Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred list checks included.

Starting salary of £49,387, with opportunities to progress to £56,515.

We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:

  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
  • Family friendly leave
  • Access to lease car services
  • Employee Assistance programmes
  • Long Service Awards
  • Discounts at our onsite bistro
  • Access to free parking
  • Ongoing training and development

We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

Experience

Essential

  • Operational experience in delivery of specialist palliative care.
  • Extensive experience of teaching and education.
  • Demonstrable record of leading and managing a team/s to deliver excellent services which meet diverse user needs

Desirable: - NA

Qualifications

Essential: - NMC Registered Nurse; - Experience at band 6 level (or equivalent) in Specialist Palliative Care; - Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable: - NA

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

7 October 2026

Last checked

8 October 2026

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About the employer

ARH
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

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