In-Patient Unit Team LeaderWe are looking for an experienced nurse to work within the multi-professional team, providing specialist physical, psychosocial and spiritual care to patients admitted to the In-Patient Unit.

About the roleThis is a time of change and innovation at St Elizabeth Hospice. If you are a Nurse and have an interest in being part of our Senior In-Patient Team then look no further. We are looking for a professional who has excellent clinical and managerial skills to work with the existing Team Leaders to support patients and develop the In-Patient Team. The post also offers the special opportunity to work across all areas of the hospice but is focused on the In-Patient Unit.

Rated ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission, St Elizabeth Hospice improves life for people living with a progressive or life-limiting illness. Our work is centred on an individual’s needs, which means specialist support, whenever and wherever it is needed, whether at home, in the community or at the hospice. We are well respected and praised for our responsiveness and expertise by people we serve.

It is a time of development and opportunity. We are not just offering a job, but the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.

St Elizabeth Hospice is committed to safeguarding and protecting the adults and young people that we work with and has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, neglect and discrimination of any person. As such, all posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We have a range of robust safeguarding policies in place which promote safeguarding across the hospice and staff are expected to undertake regular, mandatory safeguarding training to equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to potential risks.

Why working at St Elizabeth Hospice is so specialSt Elizabeth Hospice offers the unique opportunity to work alongside our outstanding multi-disciplinary team, providing planned and reactive or urgent care to patients and support to their loved ones.

Every patient and family member is valued and we pride ourselves in giving dedicated time to care for patients, whether it is in a patient’s home, on the telephone through OneCall or at the In-Patient Unit in Ipswich.

As well as joining our rewarding and well-respected organisation, St Elizabeth Hospice is here to support your career, with progression and training opportunities available to enhance your skills and development.

St Elizabeth Hospice is an innovative and compassionate organisation. Hear from the nursing staff themselves on why working at St Elizabeth Hospice is so special:

“Joining the hospice is the best thing that has ever happened to me and I can’t imagine working anywhere else, it’s a very special place to be and to work.”

“Many people have said it must be very sad to work at the hospice, which it can be, but it is also the most uplifting and positive place that I have ever worked.”

“I wouldn’t change my job for the world. Being able to continue supporting people during difficult times in their lives, has been one of the most rewarding and proudest moments in my career.”

“I have seen the best of people when they are in their hardest times and to be able to use my skills and experience to help these people is very important to me.”

If you would like an opportunity to find out more about working at the hospice, and how it can fit your own career aspirations, we recommend a discussion prior to you completing your application. Please contact Rachel Wheeler (IPU Ward Manager) via email on rachel.wheeler@stelizabethhospice.org.uk

Details

Closing date: Tuesday 23 September 2025

Interview date: Thursday 2 October 2025

Location: Ipswich

Status: Permanent

Salary: £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 – Band 6

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Full rotation, 24/7 days a week.

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