Ward Manager - Band 7
As a smaller, specialist service, Claire House offers something different. Here, you will be visible, known and able to drive improvements in a way that can be more challenging within larger organisations.
You will have the opportunity to lead, influence how services develop and work closely with dedicated teams who are passionate about getting things right for children, young people and families. Your ideas will be heard, your contribution will be valued, and you will see the impact of your work firsthand.
What We Can Offer You
- Real autonomy and leadership influence in a role where your decisions and ideas matter
- A smaller, specialist service where you can build strong relationships and see the direct impact of your work
- The opportunity to shape service improvement and future ways of working
- A values-based organisation with children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do
- A supportive senior leadership team and committed multidisciplinary colleagues
- A strong focus on quality, collaboration and meaningful care
- The potential for improved work-life balance, including the option to work from home one day a week, where service needs allow
- Continued access to the NHS Superannuation Scheme or the option to join the Claire House Pension Scheme
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding leadership role with responsibility for the safe, effective and well-organised running of the hospice ward.
You will provide day-to-day operational leadership, including oversight of staffing, rostering, bed management, quality improvement and people management, while helping to create a positive, supportive and high-performing culture for staff.
The role requires confidence in decision-making, prioritisation and managing competing demands, including operational and HR responsibilities. However, you will be part of a supportive leadership structure and will have the opportunity to develop, influence and make a meaningful difference to the service.
About You
You will bring:
- A compassionate, confident and inspiring leadership style
- Experience of operational and people management, with a track record of leading teams effectively
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure
- Experience of, or an understanding of, complex care, palliative care or services for children and young people
- A proactive, solution-focused approach to service improvement
- The confidence to work autonomously while building strong partnerships across teams
If you are ready for a leadership role where you can be visible, valued and help shape the future of care delivery, we would love to hear from you.
Claire House's 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.
We are also planning an informal meet and greet/open evening on Wednesday 29 July 2026 for anyone who would like to find out more about the role before applying.
For further information, please contact:
Claire Jones
Claire.Jones@clairehouse.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 5 August 2026
Interview date: Thursday 13 August 2026
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.
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