Salary £30,468 - £36,688.80 (£38,085 - £45,861 FTE)
Location St Peter & St James Hospice, North Common Road, North Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4ED
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Are you driven to support and empower clinical team members in delivering compassionate, high-quality care for patients living with life-limiting illnesses?

At St Peter & St James Hospice, we are seeking an IPU Team Leader to join our dedicated team. This is a perfect opportunity for a compassionate, skilled, and proactive nurse who wants deliver expert palliative and end-of-life care in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse ready to take the next step in their career without (yet) having the responsibilities of an IPU Ward Manager.

  • Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, Haywards Heath, BN8 4ED
  • Salary: Clinical Band 6, £30,468 - £36,688.80 per annum (£38,085 - £45,861 FTE), dependent on experience
  • Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week
  • Closing Date: 6th June 2025

Your role will involve:

  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care by holistically addressing needs, promoting dignity and independence.
  • Collaborate and Lead in Multi-Disciplinary Teams.
  • Use clinical expertise and advanced communication to assess complex symptoms, interpret investigations, and support end-of-life discussions and decision-making.
  • Support a range of healthcare professionals and volunteers, overseeing performance, recruitment, and development.
  • Providing teaching and mentorship to students and junior staff, supporting professional development.
  • Contributing to Governance and Quality Improvement

We introduced the role of IPU Team Leader to support the IPU Ward Manager in delivering operational management of Registered Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Healthcare Assistants as well as IPU Ward Volunteers. This post will provide necessary support in managing our growing and varied team of clinical professionals, and progressing towards our organisational aims and vision.

Who are we looking for:

  • Experienced Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
  • Educated to degree level (level 6).
  • Commitment to undertake level 6 study in leadership (if not obtained already).
  • Naturally inclined to lead by example, inspiring others and developing their skills to collectively delivery excellent care.
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership through engagement with innovation in practice.
  • Ability to demonstrate an empathic and collaborative approach to the Team leader role.

Why join us?

  • Autonomous, meaningful work – Provide expert palliative care, working closely with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Supportive team – Work alongside experienced nurses, doctors, and specialists in a compassionate environment.
  • Professional development – We offer training, leadership opportunities, and funding for further education to help you grow in your career.
  • Flexible and rewarding – A role that allows you to manage your workload effectively while making a tangible impact on people's lives.

Whether you are an expert in palliative and end-of-life care, or are new to the field, we welcome applications from qualified nurses who will actively support the Trust's mission to deliver high quality care and meet the needs of patients across all hospice services.

There are a variety of shifts available, so please let us know what your preference is as we appreciate that a healthy work/life balance enhances performance and engagement.

See the full job description and person specification for the role at the bottom of the webpage. 

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alice Thomas, IPU Ward Manager at athomas@stpjhospice.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Organisation

St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community.

People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time.

Our services are free of charge can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.

We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce.

Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions. If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!

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  • Innovation

We are creative and fearless in our work.

  • Accountability

We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.

  • Teamwork

We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.

27 days holiday

Company sick pay scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Monthly occupational health clinics

Leadership development programme

20% discount in our charity shops

  • Charlie Harkavy
  • Trainee Nursing Associate

"I worked in Housekeeping, then on the In-Patient Unit and am now in the Community Team undertaking a degree supported by the Hospice."

  • Dr Rob Kidway
  • Speciality Doctor

"It's the people we work with and the community we serve that make it such a special place."

  • Jacqui O'Donovan
  • Welfare Adviser

"I've been here for nearly 25 years and continue to enjoy supporting our patients, their loved ones and carers both at home and at the hospice."

  • Vrishali Pawar
  • People Services Assistant

"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."

  • Jon Anderson
  • Community Clinical Nurse Specialist

"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."

  • Jess Stobbart
  • Housekeeping Assistant

"Working here, I've learnt that the smallest actions can create the biggest changes in people's lives."

Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/ 

If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hr@stpjhospice.org.

Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).

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