Salary: Agenda for Change Band 7 £58,133 - £65,261 pa dependent on experience (includes HCA Supplement) plus team lead supplementary
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Length of Tenure: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual to take up the post of the Team Lead within our Clinical Hub Services.
This post is suited to a senior nurse with significant experience of caring for patients with life limiting illnesses who possesses advanced knowledge and skills in clinical assessment, symptom management and communication.
You will be a key member of the Clinical Hub Services, and the wider multidisciplinary team working across Royal Trinity Hospice’s community catchment area supporting patients with urgent and complex specialist palliative care needs wherever they call home.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with other Clinical/Non-Clinical Team Leads, Heads of Services, and Director of Patient Services in providing a visible and effective leadership and management support to all staff which will achieve the goals of service and Trinity’s vision and values.
To provide clinical support to members of the Clinical Hub services
To establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders and represent the organisation in a professional and collaborative manner.
Be part of developing and maintaining organisational systems and processes which support the delivery of high-quality integrated patient care, teamwork, and communication.
In the absence of the Community Team Lead, oversee the day to day running of the Specialist Community Nursing service
Provide clinical nursing support to the Virtual Hospice Ward
Offer support, guidance, and education to less experienced members of the rapid response team, and other professional visitors to the team to encourage individual and team learning and development in specialist palliative care.
Skills and experience required
Registered Nurse with bachelor’s degree level training in palliative/end of life care or related subject and extensive experience working within a specialist palliative care field.
Advanced assessment skills.
Advanced communication skills.
Enthusiasm and a flexible attitude to working.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Leadership and Management Experience
The successful candidate must be able to travel with ease across our catchment area (a current UK driving licence is desirable).
Benefits
We match Agenda for Change/NHS terms and conditions for maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
Length of service for those joining directly from another CQC regulated organisation (NHS, social care, hospice) is recognised in annual leave, maternity, paternity and long-term sickness pay
A pension scheme is offered with employer contributions of up to 7.5% or a continuation of your existing NHS pension
A generous 27 days annual leave increasing to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus bank holidays (any bank holidays worked will be given back in lieu)
Cycle to work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans available
Free eyesight test for DSE users and a contribution towards the cost of glasses
25% store discount in Trinity shops
Life assurance cover
Lots of opportunities to attend exciting and high-profile events e.g. a staff lottery to attend our regular biannual Gala dinner; participating in Royal visits, and the annual summer garden party
Regular ballots for donated free tickets and prizes
Access to courses of free counselling
Read more about the other benefits of working in the hospice
Royal Trinity Hospice is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Everyone at Trinity is treated fairly with dignity and respect irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that encourages and supports fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) in all its forms.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, please complete the online application below.
For an informal chat or visit please contact Adebusola Olalekan-Sule, Head of Clinical Hub on 0207 787 1000
Closing date: Friday 17 July 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 29 July 2026
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