Ward Manager
Sue Ryder
Reading, RG30 2DX
Salary
£50,088 to £61,165
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Sue Ryder, South East Region Duchess of Kent Hospice RG30 2DX - Occasional travel across the region (RG7 4AB & OX10 6SL) Interviews will be held at Du...
Working closely with the Head of Clinical Services, you will assess referrals with health and social care partners and ensure patients (and families where appropriate) are fully involved in care planning.
You will manage staffing and rota planning, provide out-of-hours clinical support, and maintain effective communication across departments and external agencies, including healthcare professionals and junior doctors.
A strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation is essential, with the ability to apply policy and evaluate its impact on care delivery. Occasional travel to our other sites is required.
You should be a Registered Nurse (RGN or RNA) with significant specialist palliative care experience and preferably hold a post-registration qualification (or working towards) in Palliative Care. You will have experience of caring for individuals with specialist palliative care needs, managing teams and experience in staff development, education and clinical effectiveness.
FTC or interim candidates will also be considered for this role while we are recruiting in to the permanent post
Please see the supporting document for the full job description. If you have any further questions or enquiries then please do not hesitate to contact the Recruiter.
- Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
- Company pension scheme
- Continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply)
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- NHS annual leave honoured (terms and conditions apply)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Healthcare Cash plan, to claim back costs of routine healthcare
- Death in Service benefit
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
For more of our employee benefits please visit our website:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit: www.sueryder.org/jobs/equity-diversity-inclusion
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
Experience
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse (RGN or RNA) and experience managing clinical operations Skilled in developing accessible policies and adjustments
- Effective leadership and inclusive communication
- Commitment to quality, safety, and dignity
Desirable
- Experience leading CQC inspections or audit preparation
- Formal leadership or coaching qualification
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
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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About the employer
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