Job summary
In person interviews to take place the w/c 11th of May
Be the clinical leader who shapes exceptional end-of-life care
At Sue Ryder, we believe no one should face death or grief alone. At Wheatfields Hospice,youlllead and develop a dedicated team, shaping and strengthening services to deliver consistently outstanding palliative and end-of-life carewhen it matters most.
About us
Wheatfields Hospice is a specialist palliative care service at the heart of the Leeds community. We provide expert care, emotionalsupportand dignity to people at the end of life, as well as support for their families. As part of Sue Ryder,youlljoin a nationally recognised charity committed to innovation,qualityand person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
About the role
This is a senior clinical leadership role with real impact.
You will -
Lead and inspire multidisciplinary clinical teams to deliver safe, high-quality, CQC-compliant care
Drive a culture of continuous improvement,innovationand service development
Take ownership of clinical governance, risk,auditand quality standards
Manage budgets,resourcesand service performance
Lead transformationdeveloping services that meet changing patient and community needs
Build strong partnerships with stakeholders including commissioners and regulators
Deputise for the Regional Director of Healthcare Operations and contribute at senior leadership level
This role requires the successful candidate to become the registered manager with the Care Quality Commission andparticipateregularly in the on-call rota.
This is your opportunity to shape the future of hospice care locally and beyond
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
Staff discount on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org
Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and eliminating discrimination.
We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the Offer an Interview scheme, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
If you need support with your application or interview, please email recruitment@sueryder.org.
Youll have access to staff networks supporting LGBTQ colleagues, ethnic diversity, disability, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport for workplace adjustments.
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels valued and able to thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
Yourea credible, visible clinical leader who combines compassion with strategic thinking.
You will bring -
Strong leadership experience in a healthcare setting
A passion for improving patient outcomes and experience
Confidence leading change, managingcomplexityand influencing across systems
Deep understanding of clinical governance and quality assurance
The ability to balance operational delivery with long-term vision
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
Yourea credible, visible clinical leader who combines compassion with strategic thinking.
You will bring -
Strong leadership experience in a healthcare setting
A passion for improving patient outcomes and experience
Confidence leading change, managingcomplexityand influencing across systems
Deep understanding of clinical governance and quality assurance
The ability to balance operational delivery with long-term vision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Essential Criteria:
- - Applicants who meet these criteria and identify as disabled will be guaranteed an interview under our Disability Confident scheme
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- Registered General Nurse with active UK NMC registration
- Significant post-registration clinical experience in a healthcare setting Demonstrable experience of leading, managing or supervising clinical teams
- Experience of clinical governance, audit, risk management or quality improvement
- Evidence of working across multidisciplinary teams and organisational boundaries
- Experience contributing to or leading service improvement or change initiatives
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with ability to manage competing priorities
- Understanding of healthcare regulations, standards and patient safety requirements
- Competent IT skills and ability to use digital systems
Desirable
- Desirable Criteria
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
- Leadership/management qualification
- Experience in palliative or end-of-life care
- Experience managing budgets and resources
- Experience engaging with external stakeholders e.g. CQC, ICBs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum Essential Criteria:
- - Applicants who meet these criteria and identify as disabled will be guaranteed an interview under our Disability Confident scheme
-
- Registered General Nurse with active UK NMC registration
- Significant post-registration clinical experience in a healthcare setting Demonstrable experience of leading, managing or supervising clinical teams
- Experience of clinical governance, audit, risk management or quality improvement
- Evidence of working across multidisciplinary teams and organisational boundaries
- Experience contributing to or leading service improvement or change initiatives
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with ability to manage competing priorities
- Understanding of healthcare regulations, standards and patient safety requirements
- Competent IT skills and ability to use digital systems
Desirable
- Desirable Criteria
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
- Leadership/management qualification
- Experience in palliative or end-of-life care
- Experience managing budgets and resources
- Experience engaging with external stakeholders e.g. CQC, ICBs
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).
Additional information
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).
