Band 6 Inpatient Unit Nurse (Deputy IPU Manager)

Band 6 Inpatient Unit Nurse (Deputy IPU Manager) Hours This is a permanent position with the role undertaking 34.5 hours per week on a shift contract. Contract Permanent Salary Band 6: £41,668 – 50,775. The position will be graded to the equivalent salary of the Agenda for Change pay scale band 6. Continuation of NHS Superannuation scheme is possible if criteria are met. ACCORD Hospice is looking for an experienced and compassionate Deputy IPU Manager to join our In-Patient Unit team in Paisley. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with palliative care experience to provide clinical leadership, support service development, and help deliver outstanding person-centred care for patients and families with complex needs. About ACCORD Hospice At ACCORD Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care services to people across Renfrewshire and parts of East Renfrewshire. We are committed to meeting the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and carers, while promoting dignity, choice, compassion and quality of life. Joining Team ACCORD means becoming part of a supportive organisation that values high standards of care, learning, improvement and teamwork. Main duties of the role Provide clinical leadership within the In-Patient Unit and support the day‑to‑day running of the service. Work closely with the IPU Manager to coordinate the multidisciplinary team and maintain high standards of specialist palliative care. Support, supervise and develop Registered Nurses, Clinical Support Workers, students and volunteers. Promote a positive, professional culture focused on patient‑centred care, safety, quality improvement and continuous learning. Help manage risk, incidents, complaints and clinical governance activity within the hospice. Contribute to education, audit, service development and effective partnership working across care settings. Manage the In‑Patient Unit in the absence of the IPU Manager. What we are looking for Registered Nurse with degree level training. Strong knowledge of current palliative care nursing practice, clinical risk and prioritisation of care. Excellent nursing, leadership, communication and team‑working skills. Experience of supporting staff development, mentorship and service improvement. A flexible, motivated and compassionate approach, with the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and emotionally demanding environment. Desirable qualifications: post‑registration qualification in palliative care; experience in teaching, supervision, mentorship, research or presentation. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and values‑led organisation focused on high‑quality specialist palliative care. We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic and committed multidisciplinary team, develop your clinical leadership skills, and contribute to meaningful care for patients and families. ACCORD Hospice also promotes learning, development and a positive working environment where staff can grow and thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr