Job summary
About Sue Ryder
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. This role will join a well-established team of two Clinical Team Managers, supporting our Clinical Nurse Specialists and Non-Medical Prescribers across the Berkshire West Community Team and the wider South East region.
More people than ever want to be cared for at home surrounded by comfort, dignity, and the people they love.
About you
The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills and hold qualifications in advanced clinical assessment, mentorship, and non-medical prescribing, or be willing to undertake the relevant training.
Our ideal candidate will be flexible and able to travel across the region to meet the needs of the service. As the service continues to grow, the role requires adaptability and a collaborative approach, working closely alongside the Regional Community Services Manager and two additional Clinical Team Managers.
Strong leadership and management skills are essential, as the post holder will be responsible for leading a team of highly experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists and Non-Medical Prescribers.
Main duties of the job
To manage a team of Clinical Nurse Specialist within a specialist care environment ensuring the effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of holistic care for an identified group of service users.
To contribute to the continuing development of nursing care and services offered to the service users and the smooth running of the Service through the acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities.
The main duties of this role is to manage a team of various healthcare colleagues within a specialist care environment ensuring the effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of holistic care for an identified group of service users.
To contribute to the continuing development of nursing care and services offered to the service users and the smooth running of the Service through the acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities.
(please refer to the job description for full details):
In consultation with the Regional Community Services Manager and Regional Head of Clinical Services, assess potential service users in liaison with Health and/or Social Services commissioners. Ensure that all service users (or when they are not able, relatives) are given the opportunity to participate fully in the care planning process
Responsible for ensuring adequate and appropriate daily staff cover by planning and effective duty rota. Responsible to maintain effective communication and liaison with other departments.
About us
Benefits
- 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
www.sueryder.org/jobs/careers-in-palliative-care/benefits-of-working-for-sue-ryder/
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.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, were proud to support the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
Once in post you will have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
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.
Details
Date posted
19 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£48,141.02 to £58,797.75 a year depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
B0475-26-0010
Job locations
Sue Ryder, Berkshire West
Merlin House
Theale
RG7 4AB
22 Liebenrood Road
Reading
RG30 2DX
Sue Ryder South Oxfordshire Palliative Care Hub
Units 6-8 96, 100 Preston Crowmarsh,
Wallingford
OX10 6SL
Employer details
Employer name
Sue Ryder
Address
Sue Ryder, Berkshire West
Merlin House
Theale
RG7 4AB
Employer's website
https://www.sueryder.org (Opens in a new tab)
