Clinical Manager

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry invites applications for an experienced Clinical Manager to lead service delivery, support staff, and ensure high‑quality patient care within a dynamic clinical environment.

The role aligns with NHS priorities to shift care into communities, embed clinical governance, and drive education, staff rostering, and patient flow across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Has proven leadership and management experience in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrates strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Is confident in managing complex clinical and organisational issues.
• Can inspire and support staff while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Is committed to embedding clinical governance and promoting safe, effective practice.
• Is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to transformational change in community services.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for your own actions in line with theCode of Professional Conduct, contributing to corporate objectives and acting within Trust, local, and statutory guidelines.
• Apply highly developed communication skills to maintain service quality and manage unexpected events effectively.
• Act as a knowledgeable team leader and resource, embedding clinical governance in practice and supporting staff and service users in policy development.
• Identify and assess complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implement resolutions, and monitor/audit outcomes.
• Oversee interdepartmental and organisational activities, including HR processes, complaints management, appraisals, and patient flow.
• Lead on education and training for staff groups, patients, and carers within defined areas.
• Ensure effective use of information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data.
• Lead the effective management of staff rotas, proactively monitoring capacity and demand, adjusting schedules in real time, and escalating concerns to operational leads as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Clinical governance

Staff motivation

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and motivated Clinical Manager to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to lead service delivery, support staff, and ensure responsive, high-quality patient care within a dynamic clinical environment. This role forms part of the transformation of community services in Coventry aligning with the NHS national priorities of shifting care from hospitals to communities and the implementation of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. Delivering holistic support for complex needs, preventing admissions through early intervention, and using digital tools to improve health outcomes and tackle inequalities. This involves multi-disciplinary teams working together locally to embed joined-up care, reducing hospital demand, and empowering communities for better prevention and access. A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. As Clinical Manager, you will:

• Be accountable for your own actions in line with theCode of Professional Conduct, contributing to corporate objectives and acting within Trust, local, and statutory guidelines.
• Applyhighly developed communication skillsto maintain service quality and manage unexpected events effectively.
• Act as aknowledgeable team leader and resource, embedding clinical governance in practice and supporting staff and service users in policy development.
• Identify and assess complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implement resolutions, and monitor/audit outcomes.
• Overseeinterdepartmental and organisational activities, including HR processes, complaints management, appraisals, and patient flow.
• Lead oneducation and trainingfor staff groups, patients, and carers within defined areas.
• Ensure effective use ofinformation and IT systemsto secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data.
• Lead theeffective management of staff rotas, proactively monitoring capacity and demand, adjusting schedules in real time, and escalating concerns to operational leads as required., The group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. This pilot aims to explore team structures and assess the impact on patient experience. While no formal redesign has taken place yet, the outcomes of this trial may inform future service delivery and team configuration across the group.

If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy.

• Has proven leadership and management experience in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrates strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Is confident in managing complex clinical and organisational issues.
• Can inspire and support staff while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Is committed to embedding clinical governance and promoting safe, effective practice.
• Is motivated by the opportunity to contribute to transformational change in community services University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.