Clinical Team Manager

The closing date is 28 August 2026

Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Team Manager (Adult trained) to join our Care Team.

Main duties of the job
As a qualified Adult or Dual Registered Nurse with proven clinical leadership skills, you will provide senior clinical and operational leadership across the hospice.
You must have up to date competence in a range of clinical skills such as invasive and non-invasive respiratory support; IV and central line management; and end of life care.

About us
Naomi and Jack's nursing and medical staff provide individualised care that helps to enhance short lives and supports families to make the most of their precious time with their children.
Jack's is the only hospice for young adults in the South of England. The medical and care teams offer specialist care, often over many years, and uphold the dignity and independence of young adults accessing the service.
Naomi and Jack's will be there on good days, difficult days and last days.

Details
Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: B0108-26-0021
Job locations: Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3JE

Job responsibilities

• To provide clinical leadership to members of the Care Team, including clinical supervision, practice audit, development and training.
• To provide line management, guidance and support to a team of nurses and carers.
• To provide clinical expertise, advice and guidance across the care team as required.
• To support the effective and efficient running of all Naomi & Jack's care services.
• To liaise fully with all Clinical Team Managers/Care Leadership Team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are also important.

Person Specification
Registered Nurse - Adult Trained
Essential

• REGISTERED NURSE with valid up to date registration with NMC.
• RN Adult
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Relevant experience of caring for young adults with highly complex care needs and disability.
• Experience of holistic assessment and individualised planning of care.
• Experience of effective collaborative working with professionals from other agencies and disciplines.
• Experience of clinical audit.
• Experience and good understanding of clinical supervision and reflective practice.
• Evidence of change management, leadership and innovation
• Experience of line management of clinical staff including appraisals and sickness/absence, and performance management
• Competent clinical skills based on current best evidence, to include medicine management; IV therapy; symptom management; respiratory support including invasive and non-invasive ventilation; nutritional care/enteral feeding; neurological care/seizure management.
• Ability to gather information quickly, make decisions and communicate appropriately
• Ability to manage own time and workload effectively.
• Ability to support and supervise junior staff.
• Knowledge of relevant guidance/NMC/local policies to support clinical practice. Clear understanding of professional accountability.
• Understanding of the impact on the child or young adult of living with a disability and on families caring for a child/young adult with complex needs.
• A working understanding of Clinical Governance and Care Quality Commission standards.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and support staff in this
• Personal grief/loss resolved sufficiently to perform and cope in an environment that has likely exposure to bereavement concerns
• Willingness to work flexibly and adapt to changing service needs.
• Able to work independently, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Drive for improved outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Enthusiasm, professionalism, positivity and good work ethic.
• Ability to cover full 24 hr shift patterns and on call including weekends and Bank Holidays
• An understanding of the principles of equal opportunities as it relates to staff and children/young people, and able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities
• Able to demonstrate behaviours which meet Trust values: People focus, Openness, Pride, Ambition, Resourcefulness

Desirable

• RSCN/RN Child
• Education to degree or Masters level
• Leadership qualification/training
• Palliative care course
• Mentoring qualification.
• Relevant experience of caring for children with highly complex care needs and disability.
• Experience of working with children/young adults with palliative care needs.
• Experience of child protection and vulnerable adult procedures, report writing and conferences.
• Enhanced communication skills including Makaton, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), PECS.
• Knowledge and experience of various physical and mental health conditions associated with, children with life limited diagnosis and palliative care.
• Good understanding of safeguarding childrens policies and procedures- with safeguarding experience including Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked after Children.

Additional information
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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer name: Naomi and Jack's
Address: Stockbridge Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3JE
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Jack's Place and Adult Services
Charlotte Figueras
View email address on meeveem.com