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Job Details

Job Title: Deputy Nurse Manager
Job Reference: CB1567075TheDNM
Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract
Salary: £39128.00 to £43646.00

Deputy Nurse Manager

Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract

Hours: 36 hours per week (rota including nights and weekends)
Salary: £39,128 - £43,646 per annum (FTE)

Are you a compassionate, motivated nurse leader seeking your next challenge?
Do you thrive in a supportive, high-performing team that’s committed to excellence in palliative and end-of-life care? Are you passionate about clinical leadership, innovation, and professional development? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join our dedicated team at The Prince of Wales Hospice, where we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including a successful Lymphoedema clinic.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

In our most recent staff survey:

All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team

We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth, and patient care go hand in hand.

Your Role

We’re seeking a dynamic and skilled Deputy Nurse Manager to join our forward-thinking team. In this key leadership role, you’ll support the Nurse Manager in delivering outstanding palliative care and driving continual improvements across our clinical services.

This is a unique opportunity to:

Shape the future of specialist end-of-life care within a compassionate, values-led organisation
Support and inspire a talented clinical team across inpatient and community services
Lead on education and professional development initiatives that empower staff and enhance patient care
Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and excellence

You’ll be instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety, while promoting our Hospice’s philosophy of holistic, person-centred care.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a Registered Nurse with:

Experience of palliative and end of life care
Able to demonstrate management skills and experience
Research, audit and clinical governance awareness
Experience of participating in audits and staff development
Experience of teaching experience within the clinical setting
A passion for mentoring, education, and supporting continuous professional development
A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to influence and drive positive change
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What We Offer

27 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)

Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme for emotional and practical support

Eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card for retail and leisure discounts

On-site discounted staff meals during working hours

Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities

Annual salary reviews

For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Kate Roberts, Nurse Manager:

kroberts@pwh.org.uk

01977 708868

Closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026 at 11:59pm

We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.

Please note: any job offer will be conditional upon a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and providing Right to Work in the UK and 2 references.