Band 8b Clinical Nurse Manager - Specialties

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 8b Clinical Nurse Manager to lead our Specialities services. The postholder will provide senior operational, clinical and professional leadership across designated inpatient services, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality care.

As part of the senior management team, the postholder will lead Ward/Team Managers, Matrons and clinical teams, with accountability for service delivery, clinical governance,

Responsibilities

• Senior operational, clinical and professional leadership across designated inpatient services, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality care.
• Lead Ward/Team Managers, Matrons and clinical teams with responsibility for service delivery, clinical governance, workforce planning, budget management and risk management.
• Focus on Quality, Safety and Efficiency and support delivery of performance, quality and patient experience outcomes.

Job description

Band 8b Clinical Nurse Manager - Specialties

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Company: Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 8b Clinical Nurse Manager to join our Specialities services.

The postholder will be responsible for providing senior operational, clinical and professional leadership across designated inpatient services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care.

Working as part of the senior management team, the postholder will provide visible leadership to Ward/Team Managers, Matrons and clinical teams, with responsibility for service delivery, clinical governance, workforce planning, budget management, risk management and continuous service improvement.

The postholder will be highly visible, spending time within clinical service areas to provide senior leadership, support and assurance to teams. They will be responsible for the operational, clinical and professional leadership of designated inpatient services, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality care.

The post holder will also have a specific focus upon Quality, Safety and Efficiency and they will also support the delivery of agreed performance, quality and patient experience outcomes, while promoting a positive, inclusive and learning-focused culture across the service.

The role is pivotal in assisting the Clinical Director, Associate Director, Director of Nursing, Deputy Director of Nursing and Quality and other professional heads with the delivery of appropriate professional standards and clinical service across the Trust.

The role carries specific responsibility across the service for the provision of safe and evidence based practice and is accountable for the delivery of agreed outcomes for clinical teams.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust