Ward Manager

Some roles change lives - this is one of them. We’re seeking a compassionate, driven, and experienced Ward Manager to lead a specialist palliative care inpatient unit in Leeds. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of a dedicated team providing comfort, dignity, and expert care to people living with life-limiting conditions, ensuring every patient and family receives the support they deserve.

The Role

As a Ward Manager, you’ll lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, overseeing daily operations and ensuring the highest standards of evidence-based palliative care. From rota planning to strategic service improvements, you’ll combine hands-on clinical leadership with the ability to motivate and support your team through change. Collaboration with healthcare professionals, commissioners, and families will be central to your success.

Key duties include:

• Leading and developing the ward nursing team
• Managing staffing levels, workloads, and resources
• Upholding exceptional standards of patient care and safety
• Building strong working relationships with internal and external partners
• Driving clinical quality, training, and service development
• Supporting a culture of compassion, learning, and inclusivity

You’ll Need

• NMC Registered Nurse (active PIN)
• Significant palliative care experience
• Strong leadership and team management track record
• Understanding of current healthcare legislation and safeguarding
• Excellent communication, organisation, and decision-making skills

What’s on Offer?

• Up to £50k per annum + unsocial hours enhancements
• Pension scheme (including NHS pension continuation)
• 27–33 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & sick pay
• Staff discounts, wellbeing support & employee networks
• Structured induction & ongoing professional development

Apply Now - Take the next step in your nursing career and lead a team making a real difference every day. For further information, call Sam at Leaders in Care on 07828876725.

REF: LICSF