Clinical Nurse Manager

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in the UK seeks a motivated Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join its Cardiac Catheter Lab team. This critical role involves providing leadership and clinical oversight while contributing to the expansion of nursing practice in cardiovascular care. The ideal candidate will have prior Cath Lab and cardiology experience, alongside strong interpersonal and leadership skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Access to professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Cath Lab and cardiology at Band 6 level is essential.
• Strong leadership in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical leadership and operational oversight of the Cath Lab.
• Lead and support the nursing and support team, overseeing clinical performance.
• Coordinate and manage patient care pathways.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and experienced Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic Cardiac Catheter Lab team, working across both Northwick Park and Ealing Hospitals. This key leadership role involves providing clinical and managerial oversight in the Catheterisation Laboratory while also leading the development and delivery of a nurse-led clinic, supporting the Trust's vision to expand advanced nursing practice and enhance patient access to specialist cardiovascular care.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Operational Oversight: Provide effective clinical leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the Cath Lab across both sites.
• Staff Management & Development: Lead and support the nursing and support team, overseeing clinical performance, appraisals, and professional development.
• Patient Pathway Coordination: Coordinate and manage patient care pathways, ensuring efficient resource utilisation.
• Quality, Audit & Risk Management: Lead the implementation and evaluation of audit, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management processes.
• Resource & Budget Management: Manage delegated budgets responsibly, contributing to cost improvement programmes (CIPs) and the QIPP agenda.
• Medication Safety & Infection Control: Ensure the safe handling, storage, and administration of medications. Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment, adhering to infection prevention at all times.
• Professional Standards & Role Modelling: Act as a visible and professional role model, demonstrating clinical expertise, leadership, and excellent interpersonal skills in line with NMC standards and Trust values.
• Patient-Centred Care: Promote a culture of compassionate, respectful, and person-centred care.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all nursing practice within the Cath Lab adheres to the NMC Code, local Trust policies, and national clinical guidelines, upholding the highest standards of professional conduct.

The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care across the full patient pathway—from pre-assessment to post-procedure follow-up. This is a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment that demands a proactive and patient-focused leader with strong clinical expertise, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of leadership in cardiology.

Requirements

Previous Cath Lab and cardiology experience at Band 6 level is essential. In return, we offer a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on professional development, including access to specialist training and continued learning opportunities.

About London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH)

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country\'s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark\'s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.