Clinical Nurse Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager Private Outpatient Clinic

Location: Near Winsford, Cheshire
Hours: Part-time or Full-time (2437.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £54,600 (dependent on experience and contracted hours)

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected private outpatient clinic located near Winsford, Cheshire. This modern, patient-led facility delivers a range of minor surgical and interventional procedures across specialties including dermatology, ENT, facial aesthetics, and gynaecology.

With a reputation for clinical excellence and a supportive, collaborative team culture, the clinic is now looking for a highly capable Clinical Nurse Manager to lead their nursing and procedural team. This role is ideal for an experienced scrub nurse who enjoys hands-on leadership, thrives on high standards, and wants to play a key role in shaping the patient experience in a private setting.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical and Theatre Duties

• Lead scrub nurse for outpatient minor surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Oversee theatre preparation, patient safety, and aseptic protocols.
• Ensure compliance with WHO surgical safety checklists and clinical best practice.

Clinical Leadership

• Supervise and support the nursing team to deliver safe, consistent, high-quality care.
• Uphold clinical standards, NICE guidelines, and evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate closely with consultants, GPs, and the senior management team to develop and expand services.

Staff Management

• Lead on staff rotas, performance appraisals, and ongoing training and development.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and competency assessments.
• Foster a positive, cohesive working culture with a clear clinical focus.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee daily clinic operations, ensuring adequate staffing, equipment and supplies.
• Work cross-functionally with admin and medical colleagues to ensure smooth patient flow.
• Contribute to planning and implementation of new services and service improvements.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with CQC standards, infection prevention protocols, and health & safety regulations.
• Lead on incident reporting, investigations, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct audits, monitor KPIs and support continuous quality improvement.

Patient Experience

• Ensure all patients are treated with compassion, dignity, and professionalism.
• Act as point of escalation for concerns or complaints, ensuring timely resolution.
• Gather and act on patient feedback to support service development.

Candidate Profile

• NMC Registered Nurse (Essential)
• Extensive experience in scrub/theatre nursing
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of outpatient/day-case procedures and settings
• Strong understanding of infection control and clinical governance
• Excellent organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Confident, proactive, and passionate about high-quality patient care

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £54,600, depending on experience and contracted hours
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), rising with service to 30 days, plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Immediate enrolment into a Death in Service scheme (non-contractual, non-taxable benefit)
• Automatic enrolment into the company pension scheme (salary exchange) after 3 months with opt-out option
• Access to on-site gym facilities and discounted membership
• Private medical scheme offered after 2 years service (taxable benefit)

Please note: All benefits are non-contractual and may be amended or withdrawn at the companys discretion.