Job responsibilities
Clinical Manager
IPU, Rehab Team
Primrose Community (8 beds) & 10 longer stay CHC Beds Admission &
Discharge Nurse
Michael
Sobell House
8A
Director
of Clinical Services
Director
of Clinical Services
As
per contract
Contract
37.5 hours per week with flexibility dependent on experience and skills
Holiday
entitlement: 25 days, plus public bank holidays
Notice
period: 3 months
This
is likely to be a full-time role; however, we welcome applications from
candidates who may want to work a less traditional working pattern. We have senior team members who work part
time, job-share and compressed hours.
Fairness with clinical teams will need to be considered in any
potential working arrangements.
The Clinical Manager will provide inspirational
leadership and operational oversight for the Inpatient Unit, ensuring the
delivery of safe, high quality, compassionate care. The post holder will act
as a clinical expert, supporting patients, families, and the
multidisciplinary team while shaping the long-term strategic development of
inpatient services.
This
role includes direct line management of:
Senior Nurse inpatient unit
Admissions & Discharge
Nurse
Physiotherapist Lead Senior Nurse
Long stay Unit
New 10 bedded CHC Unit
The
role will manage the contract for Primrose Community Beds (8)
Operational & Clinical Leadership
Lead the 24/7 operational
management of the IPU, ensuring a Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive,
and Well Led service.
Provide visible clinical
leadership, supporting the nursing team and modelling best practice.
Ensure holistic, person-centred
care that meets the physical, psychological, social, emotional, and
spiritual needs of patients and families.
Maintain compliance with CQC
standards, hospice policies, and evidence-based practice.
Patient assessments, care
planning, documentation, and risk management.
Ensure effective coordination
of care through ward rounds, MDT meetings, and shift handovers.
Manage bed flow, length of
stay, and timely discharge planning.
Promote safeguarding awareness
and ensure appropriate referrals for MCA, DoLS, and Best Interest
processes.
Management of budget for areas
within portfolio
Support the Director of
Clinical Services with the development of 10 CHC beds.
Strategic
Work with the Director of
Clinical Services and Medical Director to shape the future vision of
inpatient services.
Engage with patients, carers,
and local health and social care partners to strengthen the hospices
role in palliative and endoflife care.
Contribute to organisational
strategy, particularly regarding community and inpatient service
integration.
Deputise for the Director of
Clinical Services when required.
Governance, Quality
& Safety
Contribute to clinical
governance through policy development, audit, and quality improvement.
Ensure staff participation in
governance activities, working groups, and service development projects.
Promote an open reporting
culture, ensuring timely investigation and learning from incidents and
complaints.
Support the recording, collection
and analysis of patient outcomes and service activity data.
Workforce Leadership
& Development
Lead recruitment, workforce
planning, performance management, and staff wellbeing initiatives.
Manage appraisals, mandatory
training, absence, and annual leave.
Support student placements and
ensure high quality learning environments.
Oversee induction, mentorship,
and competency development for staff and volunteers.
Foster a culture of reflective
practice, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Additional Operational
Duties
Act as Tissue Viability and
Nutrition Lead, including quarterly meetings.
Manage the Admissions &
Discharge Lead and ensure cover arrangements.
Work closely with domestic
contractors (completing monthly audits and walkarounds.
Attend audit and risk
assessment meetings, ensuring compliance and UpToDate documentation.
Maintain the risk register for
responsible areas.
Strengthen relationships with
Primrose bed management.
Participate in the hospice on call
rota.
Director of
Clinical Services
