Hospice Ward Manager - Band 7
What We’re Looking For
You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic environment — able to prioritise, remain calm under pressure, and maintain excellent organisational skills. You’ll bring strong time‑management skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
Key Skills & Attributes
- A compassionate, confident, and inspiring leadership style
- Excellent communication and record‑keeping skills
- Operational management experience
- Forward‑thinking with a positive approach to digital improvement and commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Skilled in rostering, bed management, and day‑to‑day operational oversight
- Knowledge of complex care and the ability to work autonomously
- Adaptable, proactive, and able to work in partnership with internal and external teams
- Understanding of HR practices and excellent people‑management skills
- Ability to lead service development and contribute to strategic thinking
About You
You’re someone who leads by example — supportive, approachable, and able to bring out the best in others. You’ll champion high standards of care, nurture a positive team culture, and ensure the smooth running of our 24/7 Hospice inpatient unit.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of our hospice services, we’d love to hear from you.
We can offer you:
- A commitment to help you learn, develop and grow your career with us
- Significant opportunities for professional development and training
- A chance to develop your operational and organisational management skills
- A chance to work strategically and cross organisationally
- Opportunity to continuously develop advanced leadership skills
- The chance to further develop your expertise in palliative and end-of-life care
You can continue with your NHS superannuation scheme or join the Claire House pension scheme.
This organisations recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
If this sounds like the role for you, please read the job description and person specification
If you would like further information and an application, please contact:
Claire.jones@clairehouse.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 18th May 2026
Interview day will be: Thursday 4th June
Claire House wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy and will appreciate your help and co-operation in completing the Equality and Diversity form here.
Completed applications should be emailed to jobs@clairehouse.org.uk.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
This organisations recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Registered Charity No. 1004058