Clinical Nurse Manager

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Clinical Nurse Manager

The closing date is 06 October 2025

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and experienced Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our dynamic Cardiac Catheter Lab team, working across both Northwick Park and Ealing Hospitals. This key leadership role involves providing clinical and managerial oversight in the Catheterisation Laboratory while also leading the development and delivery of an nurse-led clinic, supporting the Trust's vision to expand advanced nursing practice and enhance patient access to specialist cardiovascular care.

The successful candidate will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care across the full patient pathway from pre-assessment to post-procedure follow-up. This is a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment that demands a proactive and patient-focused leader with strong clinical expertise, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of leadership in cardiology.

Previous Cath Lab and cardiology experience at Band 6 level is essential. In return, we offer a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on professional development, including access to specialist training and continued learning opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Leadership & Operational OversightProvide effective clinical leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of the Cath Lab across both sites.

Staff Management & DevelopmentLead and support the nursing and support team, overseeing clinical performance, appraisals, and professional development.

Patient Pathway CoordinationCoordinate and manage patient care pathways, ensuring efficient resource utilisation.

Quality, Audit & Risk ManagementLead the implementation and evaluation of audit, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management processes.

Resource & Budget ManagementManage delegated budgets responsibly, contributing to cost improvement programmes (CIPs) and the QIPP agenda.

Medication Safety & Infection ControlEnsure the safe handling, storage, and administration of medications. Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment, adhering to infection prevention at all times.

Professional Standards & Role ModellingAct as a visible and professional role model, demonstrating clinical expertise, leadership, and excellent interpersonal skills in line with NMC standards and Trust values.

Patient-Centred CarePromote a culture of compassionate, respectful, and person-centred care.

Governance & ComplianceEnsure all nursing practice within the Cath Lab adheres to the NMC Code, local Trust policies, and national clinical guidelines, upholding the highest standards of professional conduct.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

• Substantial clinical and managerial experience at Band 6
• NMC Pin Number
• Mentorship course or equivalent
• Working Towards Masters or interested to do so
• ALS holder

Experience

• Relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position in a cardiac catheter lab
• Experience in change management/ influencing change
• Experience in performing nurse led procedures such as ILR
• Skilled at history taking and physical assessment

Knowledge

• Demonstrates understanding of principles and practice of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management
• Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance management
• Knowledge of change management.

Skills, abilities and attributes

• IT skills including emails, Cerner, Cardiology network
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written

management of quality and research development

• Understands the importance and application of audit and quality including KPI's
• Evidence of involvement with quality improvement in clinical area
• Evidence of contributing to practice development and research in clinical area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

London North West University Hospital- Northwick Park

£53,751 to £60,651 a year Per annum Including High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-NP-9057MM

Job locations

London North West University Hospital- Northwick Park