Job Advertisement: Clinical Services Manager – Nursing

Position Overview

Job Title: Clinical Services Manager – Nursing
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Woodlands Hospital, Darlington
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, flexible shift pattern)
Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications)

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting exceptional nursing leaders with premier independent healthcare providers. We are proud to partner with Circle Health Group—Britain’s leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit a dynamic and strategic Clinical Services Manager – Nursing for the Nursing department at Woodlands Hospital in Darlington.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the nursing team to deliver evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to individual patient needs and the health of the wider community.
Maintain a visible clinical presence as a role model by working at least one clinical shift per week and offering expert guidance and support to staff.
Ensure nursing staff consistently plan, implement, and evaluate personalized patient care in strict alignment with professional standards and local policies.
Promote best practice, safeguarding standards, and multidisciplinary collaboration to support safe and effective clinical care delivery.
Oversee day-to-day clinical operations to guarantee safe staffing levels, optimal skill mix, and efficient patient flow.
Manage rotas, annual leave, and study leave effectively while ensuring compliance with labour management targets and nursing key performance indicators (KPIs).
Collaborate with the senior leadership team to support the execution of strategic and operational plans.
Drive the implementation of service developments and business improvement initiatives to enhance performance and patient experience.

Candidate Requirements

Registration: Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid, active NMC registration.
Experience: Proven leadership background within a senior nursing or clinical management role (experience in private healthcare, acute hospitals, or multispecialty environments is highly desirable).
Knowledge & Skills: Deep understanding of clinical governance, patient safety frameworks, financial planning, budget management, and resource optimization. Strong data analysis abilities combined with top-tier communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
Qualifications: Relevant leadership or management qualification (e.g., ILM, MBA, PGCert).
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with electronic rostering systems and clinical documentation platforms, alongside experience in business development and clinical audits.

Salary & Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Salary: Up to £55,000.00 per year.
Bonus Scheme: Management Bonus Scheme included.
Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with service.
Healthcare & Pension: Private Pension Scheme and Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre-existing medical conditions.
Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, plus family and friends hospital discounts.
Wellbeing & Security: Non-contributory life insurance, staff wellbeing resources, and an engagement hub packed with exclusive rewards and discounts.
Professional Growth: Industry-leading training, continuous professional development, and career advancement programs.