Clinical Nurse Manager

NHS; Harrow; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Nurse to become the Ward Manager for infectious diseases. The role requires excellent communication and leadership skills to provide exceptional patient-centered care. Candidates should be registered nurses with a degree, recent team management experience, and expertise in infectious diseases. This full-time permanent position offers a salary between £53,751 and £60,651 annually, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a leadership role, preferably at team sister/charge nurse grade.
• In-depth knowledge of nursing and conditions related to infectious diseases.
• IT literacy and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Independently undertake infectious diseases patient care.
• Manage a clinical caseload within a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop new ways of working and innovation.
• Initiate clinical audits and improvement plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Innovation in patient care

Teamwork

Education

Registered General Nurse

Degree level education or equivalent

Tools

Healthroster

Cerner applications

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated senior nurse to join Medicine, Emergency and Therapies Division as a band 7 Ward Manager covering our infectious disease ward and running a high consequences infectious diseases department in line HCID requirements.

This position seeks a Senior Nurse with a significant qualification experience to practice autonomously and in collaboration with the team within the infectious diseases service. The post holder will be required to strike an effective balance between management and clinic responsibilities.

You will need to be an innovative individual who possesses excellent communication skills including a non-judgemental attitude. Excellent organisational and leadership skills in addition to possessing the ability to work cohesively within a multi-disciplinary team which is essential.

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level?

Do you have a strong vision of confidently leading a versatile team that you can grow and be proud of?

If you have answered YES to all the above, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to join as Ward Manager and work with our dynamic team of nurses within a progressive MDT service.

We would like to hear from you!

Responsibilities

We are looking for an inspirational leader equally committed to ensuring the provision of exceptional patient centred care.

This role requires you to be of a good nature, meticulous and patient, whilst being a strong team player able to take accountability.

Training needs will be evaluated and development plans implemented to support you with your own personal and professional development. There are a wide range of learning opportunities including staff management - Roster Skills - Budget/Finance - Patient pathways - and teaching opportunities.

• To independently undertake infectious diseases patient care
• To manage a clinical caseload working within a multidisciplinary team and lead the development of new ways of working and innovation
• To be actively involved in the development of the infectious diseases service.

To initiate and undertake clinical audit and improvement plans within the department.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered General Nurse
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Recent experience at team sister /charge nurse grade or above
• In-depth, expert knowledge of nursing and conditions relevant to infectious diseases
• Experience of managing, supervising and appraising staff
• Effective verbal, written and electronic communication
• IT literate
• Demonstrate Infectious Diseases expertise in advanced clinical skills and application
• Skilled and experienced with Healthroster and Cerner applications

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Leadership or management course or equivalent
• 2 years experience in Infectious Diseases

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk

Pay and Contract

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inclusive HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location

Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, HA1 3UJ

Reference

337-NP-9281SM

Date Posted

19 December 2025

Employer

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust