Ward Manager

The closing date is 21 October 2026 The Inpatient Unit (IPU) at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity provides expert specialist palliative care at our Hospice in Cambridge. With capacity for up to 23 patients, we support people with both complex and non-complex palliative and end-of-life care needs. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as IPU Ward Manager. This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week at our Hospice in Cambridge. The usual working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. As Ward Manager, you will lead one of the most rewarding and meaningful services in healthcare. Working at the heart of our Hospice Inpatient Unit, you will inspire and develop a talented team, ensuring every patient and family receives care that is compassionate, individualised and of the highest quality. You will have the opportunity to influence service development, champion innovation, support staff wellbeing and help transform how palliative and end of life care is delivered. If you are a visible and values-driven leader who thrives on making a difference, this role offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with the privilege of supporting patients and families through some of life's most important moments. Main duties of the job To succeed in this role, you will be an NMC-registered nurse with post-registration experience in specialist palliative care. You will also bring experience of managing teams and delivering high-quality care services. In return, you will join a compassionate and supportive organisation where your leadership can make a lasting difference to patients, families and colleagues. If you would like further information, or an informal discussion or visit, please contact Sara Robins (Clinical Services Director/Deputy CEO) Sara.Robins@arhc.org.uk, or Carly Wills (Matron of Clinical Services) Carly.Wills@arhc.org.uk. Interviews for this role will take place w/c 2nd November. Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Barred list checks included. Starting salary of £49,387, with opportunities to progress to £56,515. We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include: Generous annual leave allowance Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours Family friendly leave Access to lease car services Employee Assistance programmes Discounts at our onsite bistro Access to free parking Ongoing training and development We are a Disability Confident employer, and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If you would like support to apply, please contact the HR Team by email careers@arhc.org.uk and we will be happy to help. We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. £49,387 to £56,515 a year Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of duties. Please contact us if you would like further informaton, we are happy to have informal discussions or arrange visits to the hospice. Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of duties. Please contact us if you would like further informaton, we are happy to have informal discussions or arrange visits to the hospice. Operational experience in delivery of specialist palliative care. Extensive experience of teaching and education. Demonstrable record of leading and managing a team/s to deliver excellent services which meet diverse user needs Experience at band 6 level (or equivalent) in Specialist Palliative Care Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience Operational experience in delivery of specialist palliative care. Extensive experience of teaching and education. Demonstrable record of leading and managing a team/s to deliver excellent services which meet diverse user needs Experience at band 6 level (or equivalent) in Specialist Palliative Care Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Arthur Rank Hospice Charity https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Arthur Rank Hospice Charity https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Carly Wills / Sara Robins carly.wills@arhc.org.uk £49,387 to £56,515 a year Arthur Rank Hospice Charity's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)