Job Advert
IPU Team Lead
Salary: Equivalent to AFC Band 7 – £48,788-£56,747
Work pattern – 37.5 hours over 5 days (this is negotiable)
Answer this question, are you ready to lead with purpose and compassion?
If the answer is yes, then step into a career at ACCORD that truly has influence.
An imminent retirement has provided us with this rare and exciting opportunity in the form of a Team Lead role within our 8 bedded Inpatient Unit. We are looking for a motivated and resilient individual to lead our resolute nursing team, to maintain remarkably high standards and empower the team to meet the ever-changing needs of palliative care.
Main duties of role:
- Provide Clinical Leadership to the IPU team, ensuring a maintenance of high-quality patient care.
- Promote and maintain an atmosphere which reflects the hospice core values and behaviours.
- Promote a culture of learning, enquiry, and continuous improvement, acting as a resource for all.
For a detailed representation of the requirement of this role, please refer to the attached job description.
What we will offer:
- An opportunity to consolidate and enhance existing and new skills.
- Supported development and education, and clinical supervision if required.
- A great opportunity to work with a dynamic, experienced, committed team.
- You will become a member of ‘Team ACCORD’ – an organisation that prides itself on being a great employer and a great place to work, learn and grow.
If you meet the following requirements we would love to hear from you:
Essential | Desirable |
Able to demonstrate that your values align with those of the organisation | |
Current NMC registration as a registered adult/general nurse | |
Palliative Care experience | Hospice experience, or an understanding |
Management / Leadership experience for 3-4 years | |
Degree level education in a relevant discipline | Degree/ Post Grad Diploma / Masters in Palliative Care |
Multi-Professional Team-working | |
Understanding of current National Palliative Care agenda | |
Knowledge & experience of Palliative Care pain & symptom management | |
Wide range of clinical skills – assessment, planning, evaluation, holistic care | |
Well-developed IT skills | Experience with ‘Trak care’ Electronic Patient Record system |
Good awareness of quality improvement processes and practice development | |
Knowledge / experience regarding the components set out in the attached job description |
Closing date for this position is close of business on Friday 3rd October 2025
Apply by visiting the ACCORD Hospice website - (http://www.accordhospice.org.uk/vacancies),
Download generic application form (this is the first orange button saying Downloadable application form) and Job Description and return to hradmin@accord.org.uk
If you require further information on the role, want clarification or discuss terms and conditions please contact Brian Hunter Clinical Services Manager at 0141 5812000 or brian.hunter@accord.org.uk