Duty Nurse (Site) Manager

HCA Healthcare UK; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in London as a Duty Nurse Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing site operations, managing patient flow and emergencies while offering senior clinical support. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective running of hospital services.

Benefits

Pension

Health cover

Flexible benefits

Excellent career development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex care/HDU/Critical care environments.
• Management experience is essential.
• Commitment to CPD and Clinical Governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient flow and coordinate senior nursing support.
• Liaise with senior managers during out-of-hours.
• Ensure the safe management of hospital systems and services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Risk Management

Education

NMC registration Level 1

Post registration qualification

Advanced clinical practice qualification or working towards it

Job description

Duty Nurse Manager
London: Princess Grace Hospital
Full time 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Sun)
Shift times: Flexibility to work long days, Nights & Weekends
Permanent Contract
Salary: Competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance, +Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

We are recruiting a Duty Nurse Manager to join our nursing team at The Princess Grace Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.

The Duty Nurse Manager team is an integral part of the hospital's operations, responsible for managing the challenges of in and out of hours service in an acute hospital setting.

This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication, experience in decision making, risk management, problem solving, and good governance understanding.

The Duty Manager will work closely with the Matron & Chief Nursing Officer to support visible leadership at the Princess Grace Hospital.

The Duty Nurse Manager is responsible for the safe and effective running of the site 24/7, including coordinating patient flow, responding to major incidents, fire responsibilities, out-of-hours management, and providing senior support to all units.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide senior nursing support and clinical advice across the site and outpatient facilities.
2. Act as the first point of contact for wards/departments during out-of-hours, liaising with senior managers on call.
3. Act as hospital manager, ensuring the safe management of hospital systems and services.
4. Manage patient flow, including unscheduled and scheduled admissions.
5. Collaborate with Urgent Care Centre, Acute Assessment Units, and the Patient Flow Team.
6. Lead emergency plans for fire, cardiac arrest, and major incidents.
7. Coordinate with departmental heads during operational disruptions.
8. Assess emergency admissions before they are admitted.
9. Develop risk-sensitive solutions to operational issues.
10. Be a visible role model to staff.
11. Review patients with NEWS > 3 or increased NEWS scores.
12. Communicate professionally with internal and external clients.
13. Manage stressful situations effectively and work under pressure.

At HCA UK, we care about what you care about. We support delivering excellent care, career pride, and working conditions that promote health and wellbeing. We look after our staff as they care for others.

What you’ll bring

• NMC registration Level 1
• Post registration qualification
• Management experience
• Organisational and management skills
• Complex care/HDU/Critical care experience
• ALS qualified (ILS acceptable but ALS expected)
• Advanced clinical practice qualification or working towards it
• Commitment to CPD and Clinical Governance

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago, HCA UK is a leading healthcare provider investing in modern treatments and facilities. We offer career progression, excellent working conditions, and benefits like holiday entitlement, private healthcare, pension, and more.

Our culture and values

We value diversity, kindness, honesty, and respect. We are committed to equal opportunities and flexible working, including reasonable adjustments for disabilities.