Sue Ryder

Clinical Team Leader
The closing date is 10 December 2026

Job summary
Clinical Team Leader
Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice
Thorpe Rd, Longthorpe, Peterborough PE3 6LW
37.5 hours per week (Rotational Days, Nights, Weekends)
£19.67 - £19.77 per hour (dependant on experience) Plus 30% enhancement for nights and weekends and continuation of NHS Pension

Become a part of our story.

Our work matters because life matters, until the very end. For over 70 years, our specialist team has been working towards giving everyone the palliative and end-of-life care they deserve. And we're looking for a Clinical Team Leader to help us get there.

Main duties of the job
You'll be responsible for

• Leading the nursing team in developing the quality of nursing care
• Taking responsibility for a service user group, consulting and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team, service users, family/carers over their care.
• Assessing potential service users in liaison with Health and / or Social Services commissioners.
• Producing accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of service user consultation,
• Ensuring all clinical staff (including self) receive formal documented supervision / clinical supervision in line with Sue Ryder professional and statutory requirements.

The ideal candidate would be
We're looking for ambitious people who are motivated by making a real difference. If you're keen to learn, grow and develop while helping us ensure everyone gets the support they deserve, you'll fit right in.

• Proven skills in leading, building and influencing in a clinical setting
• Experience in specialist palliative or neurological care depending on service requirement
• Knowledge of current legislation within independent care sector
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Able to effectively manage change and manage performance

About us
Benefits
Enhanced pay for unsociable hours, company pension scheme, and continuation of NHS pension (terms and conditions apply).

You'll receive 27 days holiday rising to 33 with service, plus bank holidays, with NHS annual leave honoured where applicable.

Other benefits include enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay, an Electric Vehicle Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Death in Service benefit, staff discounts, and structured induction, learning and development opportunities. More employee benefits are available on our website.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and disabled people. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices and provide accessibility support throughout the application and interview process.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC registered and experience leading clinical teams inclusively
• Ability to manage workflows with adjustments
• Facilitates accessible communication in the team
• Commitment to disability confidence and equitable practice

Desirable

• Postgraduate leadership qualification
• Experience in quality improvement or audit

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name Sue Ryder
Address Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice, Thorpe Rd, Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LW, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sueryder.org

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruiter Hannah Butcher hannah.butcher@sueryder.org

Details
Date posted 13 November 2026
Pay scheme Other
Salary £19.67 to £19.77 an hour excluding enhancements for unsociable hours
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number B0475-26-0109
Job locations Sue Ryder, Thorpe Hall Hospice, Thorpe Rd, Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LW, United Kingdom

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