Clinical Services Manager - Wards - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

The Clementine Churchill Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Clinical Services Manager to lead the Wards department in Harrow. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) involves a flexible shift pattern and direct clinical leadership across nursing teams.

A registered adult nurse with strong governance and operational skills is essential. You will cover shifts, guide staff, manage resources, and contribute to strategic plans with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Proven leadership experience in a senior nursing or clinical management role.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and health policy frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and coordinate services in a dynamic clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team to deliver evidence-based, compassionate care that meets the individual needs of patients and supports the health of the wider community.
• Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, working at least one clinical shift per week and providing expert advice and support to staff.
• Ensure that nursing staff consistently identify, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised patient care in line with professional standards and local policies.
• Oversee day-to-day running of clinical services to ensure safe staffing, appropriate skill mix, and efficient patient flow.
• Manage staff rotas, annual leave, and study leave to maintain effective coverage, ensuring compliance with labour management targets and nursing KPIs.
• Support the delivery of strategic and operational plans in collaboration with the senior leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Data analysis

Budget management

Communication

Problem solving

Staff management

Education

NMC registered nurse

Nursing degree/bachelor

Job description

Clinical Services Manager - Wards The Clementine Churchill Hospital 37.5 Hours & 6 Months Fixed Term Salary: Competitive

The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Services Manager to join their team of staff in the Wards department.

This is a full- time time role for 37.5 hours a week.

The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Lead the nursing team to deliver evidence-based, compassionate care that meets the individual needs of patients and supports the health of the wider community.
• Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, working at least one clinical shift per week and providing expert advice and support to staff.
• Ensure that nursing staff consistently identify, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised patient care in line with professional standards and local policies.
• Oversee day-to-day running of clinical services to ensure safe staffing, appropriate skill mix, and efficient patient flow.
• Manage staff rotas, annual leave, and study leave to maintain effective coverage, ensuring compliance with labour management targets and nursing KPIs.
• Support the delivery of strategic and operational plans in collaboration with the senior leadership team.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Proven leadership experience in a senior nursing or clinical management role.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and health policy frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and coordinate services in a dynamic clinical setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of financial planning, budget management, and resource optimisation.
• Ability to analyse data, respond to risks, and support service transformation.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service Private Pension Scheme Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions Friends & Family Hospital Discounts Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay Non-contributory life insurance Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing Employee recognition programmes Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.

Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally.

Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait.

Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare