Clinical Nurse Manager (Emergency Department)

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Clinical Nurse Manager

The overall job purpose of the Clinical Nurse Manager is to have continuous responsibility for leading and co-ordinating the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the Emergency Department. This includes acting as an expert resource for the sisters and team to support them in the delivery of effective care.

As a leader s/he will be responsible for ensuring a good working environment in which all patients and carers receive a high standard of care. This includes being responsible for the implementation and monitoring of assessment tools to ensure optimum safety and care. This will require the Clinical Nurse Manager to adopt a highly visible and accessible approach for patients, their relatives/carers and staff. It will mean that s/he leads by example and empowers staff in their personal and professional development to undertake a greater range of clinical skills to modernise and improve patient care, including updates of essential training.

The post holder will be expected to play a proactive role in quality and service improvement and, working closely with the Clinical Matron and multi-disciplinary team, will be responsible for the monitoring and auditing of clinical standards of care within the defined area.

S/he will be responsible for ensuring the Emergency Department team are aware of, and work within, local and Trust wide financial and budgetary guidelines, as well as be responsible for the delegated budget for their sphere of responsibility.

S/he will also be responsible for the recruitment and retention of nursing staff at Band 2-5, and participates in the recruiting, and retaining of, band 6 staff in conjunction with the Clinical Matron.

The Clinical Nurse Manager will ensure that the Emergency Department team have the skills and knowledge to be able to work in all areas of the department.

Working Pattern: Up to 37.5 hours per week (minimum 30 hours per week required for this role)

Interview Date: 20th August 2025

For further information please contact: Gavin Best, Clinical Matron 01392 402394 gavin.best@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

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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 details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)