Clinical Nurse Manager (Acute Hospital at Home/Virtual Ward)

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead the Acute Hospital at Home team in North Devon. The role involves operational management and clinical responsibilities, promoting innovative practices in patient care. Candidates should have a strong background in acute nursing and excellent communication skills. This permanent full-time position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits including 27 to 33 days annual leave.

Benefits

27 days annual leave rising to 33 days plus bank holidays

Comprehensive occupational health services

Access to the NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice options and staff discounts

Qualifications

• Strong background in acute medicine or acute nursing experience required.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams is necessary.
• Demonstrated clinical and managerial competence essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of the Acute Hospital at Home team.
• Promote and support innovative nursing practices.
• Drive digitally enabled care including virtual wards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership skills development

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Nurse Manager will lead the operational management of the Virtual Ward and Acute Hospital at Home team in North to ensure that high standards of care delivery are achieved and maintained, in an efficient and cost‑effective way within allocated resources. The service will continually evolve to keep up with the latest good practice and digital innovations. The Clinical Nurse Manager will be based at North Devon District Hospital and may be required to work in other areas as directed by the line manager to meet service needs.

The post holder will work as part of a team and in partnership with the Clinical Nurse Manager in Eastern and the Lead Nurse for Acute Hospital at Home, as well as with community colleagues. In addition to management responsibilities, they will work clinically within the service, so a strong background in acute medicine or other acute nursing experience is required.

Details

Date posted: 18 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 185-639-11531

Job locations: North Devon District Hospital; Raleigh Park; Barnstaple; Devon; EX31 4JB

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Acute Medicine for a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to lead our integrated Acute Hospital at Home team in North Devon, working closely with the Lead Nurse and the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Manager in our Eastern services.

Acute Hospital at Home is a safe and efficient alternative to NHS bedded care. It is a Virtual Ward, which supports patients who would otherwise be in hospital to receive the acute care and treatment they need in their own home. This includes preventing avoidable admissions into hospital or supporting early discharge out of hospital.

The post holder will:

• Function as a professional role model and clinical leader, demonstrating both clinical and managerial competence.
• Be highly visible and accessible in clinical areas to facilitate communication with staff and patients, observe clinical practice and ensure standards are maintained.
• Promote and support innovative practice and ensure relevant research findings are incorporated into nursing practice, including creating and developing new pathways and regularly reviewing those in use.
• Work to improve and maintain the AHAH service based on best practice and current national guidelines.
• Be involved with the development and management of Acute Medicine Ambulatory Care in North, setting up the service and ensuring it runs smoothly and is utilised appropriately.
• Drive digitally enabled care (virtual care) including virtual wards as a national priority, embedding digital technology to release pressure on acute care and improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a multi‑disciplinary team. The ability to work under pressure and an interest in personal development of leadership skills are required. A priority is service development and improvement as part of the continuing expansion of the Virtual Ward.

As we move towards a new era of integrated care and working collaboratively across organisational boundaries, dynamic, focused teamwork is vital.

Working pattern and contact

Working pattern: Day shifts, 4 days a week. May include weekends at times.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed, likely w/c 13th October

For further information please contact: Carlie Hopper, Lead Nurse on 01392 406399 or [e-mail]

About us

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust delivers a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We provide integrated health and social care services across community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics and patients’ homes, alongside primary care services and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment and links to local universities support research and innovations to provide world‑class care.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support you and your team, including opportunities for funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or CPD and rotational placements. Flexible working schemes and family friendly policies help maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Examples include:

• 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive occupational health services, counselling, and wellbeing activities
• Salary sacrifice options and staff discounts, including discounts on technology, nursery facilities onsite at Exeter
• Access to the NHS Pension scheme and other benefits such as Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme

Responsibilities and qualifications

Essential and desirable requirements are described in the job description. See the full documents for details.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check applies. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

Employer details

Employer: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address: North Devon District Hospital, Raleigh Park, Barnstaple, Devon, EX314JB

Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/