Inpatient Unit Service Lead

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bolton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£44,503 / year
CATEGORY
Nursing
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SKILLS

Leadership Palliative Care Clinical Governance Quality Improvement Advanced Communication Skills Staff Management Multidisciplinary Collaboration Policy Implementation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Inpatient Unit Service Lead

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a strong and motivated leader for its 16-bed Inpatient Unit. This full-time Band 7 role offers £38,890 - £44,503 per annum.

The Role

The Service Lead will monitor and maintain professional standards through leadership and management of the inpatient unit team, creating a supportive and unified team. The post holder will take a key role in Clinical Governance processes including review, development and implementation of policies and evidence-based practice. They will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Director and other Service Leads to ensure multi-professional collaborative working.

What You Need

  • Registered Nurse with relevant experience at senior level in palliative care
  • Driven by quality improvement and motivational leadership
  • Leadership management training/qualification
  • Enhanced/Advanced Communications Skills qualification
  • Experience in a hospice environment (ideal)
  • Ability to travel independently

Why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

We offer integrated specialist palliative care. Benefits include 35 days annual leave (rising to 40), enhanced maternity package, contributory pension, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, discounted meals, and excellent training.

How to Apply

Closing date: 15th September 2021. Interviews: 27th September 2021. Download the job description and application form from the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website. Email applications to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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