Garden House Hospice Care • Letchworth Garden City SG6 1QU

Nursing Team Leader

About this role

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to support and help lead our Inpatient Unit Team.

What does the Nursing Team Leader role involve?

  • To provide a high-quality specialist palliative care service to patients with a life limiting illness and to provide care and support for relatives and carers on the Inpatient Unit.
  • To support the IPU Manager in team leadership, ensuring optimum care standards for patients and families.
  • To develop and maintain effective relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure collaborative working for the benefit of patient care
  • To act as a role model and promote excellence in nursing practice
  • Utilise your experience and specialist knowledge of palliative care to deliver appropriate symptom control, care and medication within agreed Hospice Guidelines, and support team members to develop these skills in practice.

What Skills do I need for the Nursing Team Leader Role?

  • Current NMC Registration and the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
  • Experience of team and ward management
  • Experience of multidisciplinary team working
  • Ability to motivate a team and take initiative when appropriate
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Please see Job Description and Person Specification on our website for full list of duties and responsibilities.