Clinical Nurse Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Lead to join their inpatient team specializing in eating disorders. This role involves leading clinical services, overseeing a dedicated nursing team, and ensuring high standards of patient care. You will work closely with the Hospital Director and multidisciplinary teams in a nurturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a robust nurse leader to make a significant impact in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about high-quality care and leadership, this role offers clear career pathways and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Support for Professional Development

Contributory Pension Scheme

Paid Sick Leave

Generous Annual Leave

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Must be RMN/RNLD qualified with at least 3 years of experience.
• Experience managing a team of nurses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver clinical services ensuring expert nursing care.
• Manage staffing levels, training, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Team Management

Patient Care

Education

RMN/RNLD Qualification

Professional NMC Registration

Job description

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Priory Hospital Marlow, 309 Cressex Road High Wycombe HP12 4QF

Priory Group Division

£60,000 per annum

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Location Description

We are recruiting for enthusiastic and highly skilled Clinical Lead / Nurse Service Lead / Nurse Service Manager to join an inpatient hospital team for adults with eating disorders in High Wycombe.

This is a 14-bed specialist eating disorder service for mixed gender adults. Priory Hospital Marlow is located just outside in an outer suburb of High Wycombe, within easy access of the M40, M25, Central London, and nearby towns of Marlow and Maidenhead.

Reporting to the Hospital Director, the Clinical Lead is a key member of the hospital Senior Management Team and is wholly responsible for leading and delivering clinical services, ensuring expert nursing care in close partnership with therapy colleagues and medical staff (nursing and therapy) within the hospital.

The post holder will ensure the highest level of patient care is provided to all patients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ward Manager to step into a truly exciting role. Eating Disorder experience isn't required due to a strong MDT; we are looking for a robust nurse leader comfortable managing a team of nurses in best clinical practice.

We offer a warm and nurturing environment where people receive intensive treatment for eating disorders, including severe and enduring anorexia nervosa. The hospital boasts a beautiful environment with recently refurbished grounds and currently rates 'Good' overall.

Your role will be to work closely to support the Hospital Director with the running of the hospital. You will oversee the valued nursing team, with support from the full MDT including a Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager. This role is comparable to Matron/Team Lead/Clinical Lead roles within the NHS.

Job holder must be RMN/RNLD qualified
Must have experience managing other nurses

• This role is close to Matron/Team Lead/Clinical Lead within the NHS.
• The job holder must currently hold a full clean driving licence and have been qualified for at least 3 years.
• Job holder must be RMN/RNLD qualified
• The Clinical Lead plays a key part in developing and delivering the hospital strategy, providing operational and clinical leadership to the team.
• Deputises for Hospital Director in their absence.
• Overall responsibility for all clinical departments’ performance and governance.
• Acts as a highly visible role model, mentor, and leader, creating a culture that promotes learning, development, inquiry, and professionalism, celebrating achievements, and sharing learning for the benefit of the ward, hospital, and wider division. Manages the delivery of the clinical services business plan, ensuring effective management of staffing, budgets, materials, and equipment.
• Promotes effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensures staff work within professional standards and take remedial action when necessary.
• As part of the Senior Management team, will carry out on-call duties as directed by the Hospital Director.
• Ensures site objectives are met and encourages high-quality service.

Staff Management:

• Manages ward and resources effectively, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix, including rota management (12 weeks in advance), annual leave, training, and managing sickness and absences.
• Reviews staffing daily, ensuring compliance, and addresses staffing trends with corrective actions.
• Ensures staffing models are adhered to, maintaining safe staffing levels.
• Ensures all nursing staff receive clinical supervision, mandatory training, appraisals, and development opportunities, supporting CPD applications.
• Delivers site career pathways, including talent mapping and succession planning.
• Addresses development shortfalls and performance issues.
• Recognizes and rewards positive performance.
• Develops a motivated and skilled workforce.
• Ensures effective recruitment and retention strategies to reduce turnover and increase engagement.
• Manages relationships with Higher Education Institutes for placements.

Regulation and Compliance:

• Works with the Hospital Director to ensure high standards of clinical and therapeutic care, compliance with statutory regulations, and current legislation, including CCQ Regulations, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberties, in line with Priory Policy and national standards.
• Ensures timely completion and implementation of action plans for regulatory and corporate requirements.

Clinical Governance:

• Leads clinical governance efforts, ensuring effective clinical interventions and quality of services.
• Ensures incident reporting is completed promptly and corrective actions are taken.
• Leads incident reviews and provides debriefs.
• Delivers coaching and training to improve quality and practice.
• Contributes to policy and procedure development.
• Provides support to the wider team and site as needed.
• Liaises with the pharmacist and addresses audit findings or other issues.
• Handles clinical investigations and HR investigations thoroughly and promptly.

Knowledge / Education / Skills

• Professional NMC registration.
• RMN or RNLD qualification with a detailed understanding of statutory regulations.
• Passion for high-quality care and continuous improvement.
• Leadership and decision-making skills.
• Proactive, creative, and forward-thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple issues in a dynamic environment.
• High integrity and professional boundaries.

Job Advert Role Description

What we offer you:

• A salary of £60,000
• Bonus based on outcomes
• Support for professional development
• Opportunities to progress within The Priory Network
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid sick leave (after qualifying period)
• Generous annual leave + your birthday off
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Free parking

Take advantage of clear career pathways and training support, working alongside like-minded professionals committed to positive outcomes.

For more information, contact the team or apply below, and we will be in touch.

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About us

Priory is one of the UK’s leading providers of behavioural care and support services, offering challenging and fulfilling careers with a committed organization investing in your development. We operate hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, making a lasting difference in people's lives.

As part of infection control and compliance, we record vaccination status for all colleagues, which will be requested during pre-employment checks. Vaccination status will not affect employment offers and will be handled in line with GDPR. Thank you for your understanding.

Disclosure

All roles are subject to a successful DBS, Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland check. We are an equal opportunities employer, and Priory will cover the DBS check cost.