Band 8b Clinical Nurse Manager – Specialties: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Band 8b Clinical Nurse Manager to join our Specialities services. The postholder will be responsible for providing senior operational, clinical and professional leadership across designated inpatient services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care. Working as part of the senior management team, the postholder will provide visible leadership to Ward/Team Managers, Matrons and clinical teams, with responsibility for service delivery, clinical governance, workforce planning, budget management, risk management and continuous service improvement.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be highly visible, spending time within clinical service areas to provide senior leadership, support and assurance to teams. They will be responsible for the operational, clinical and professional leadership of designated inpatient services, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality care.

The post holder will also have a specific focus upon Quality, Safety and Efficiency and they will also support the delivery of agreed performance, quality and patient experience outcomes, while promoting a positive, inclusive and learning-focused culture across the service.

The role is pivotal in assisting the Clinical Director, Associate Director, Director of Nursing, Deputy Director of Nursing and Quality and other professional heads with the delivery of appropriate professional standards and clinical service across the Trust.

The role carries specific responsibility across the service for the provision of safe and evidence based practice and is accountable for the delivery of agreed outcomes for clinical teams.

Person Specification

Essential/Desirable

Essential

• Qualified RMN with current registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Master’s degree or demonstrable significant experience in a senior operational management role within a health or social care organisation
• Extensive experience in a senior operational role with significant experience of managing complex budgets within allocated financial envelope and with human resource responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience of working in a range of mental health services including Mother & Baby, Eating Disorders, Deaf Services, Neuropsychiatry
• Experience in project management

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience in a senior operational role with significant experience of managing complex budgets within allocated financial envelope and with human resource responsibilities

Desirable

• Demonstrable evidence of having developed strong team performance and high levels of collaboration across professional groups

Closing Date: 13 September 2026