Clinical Nurse Manager

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. East London NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Nurse Manager The closing date is 30 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurseto provide strong clinical and operational leadership to the team on Brett Ward. The post holder, whilst on secondment will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care while supporting staff development, clinical governance and service improvement. Main duties of the job Provide visible clinical and professional leadership to the nursing team. Support the day-to-day operational management of the ward. Ensure safe staffing, effective deployment and appropriate skill mix. Promote high standards of patient care, safety and patient experience. Lead on clinical governance, risk management, and safeguarding procedures. Support staff supervision, appraisal, performance and professional development. Work collaboratively with the MDT, patients, carers and wider services. Monitor quality, compliance and clinical standards and lead improvement initiatives. Support recruitment, induction, retention and workforce development. Contribute to effective resource management and delivery of service objectives. Act as a positive role model, promoting compassionate leadership and evidence-based practice. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations Details Date posted 20 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum Inc HCAs Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-CH8358358 Job locations City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health Homerton Row, Hackney London E9 6SR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details. Provide three reasons to be shortlisted as part of your application supporting information. Job description Job responsibilities Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further details. Provide three reasons to be shortlisted as part of your application supporting information. Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential Registered Nurse (Mental Health) OR Registered Nurse (Learning Difficulty) OR Registered Nurse (Adult) Desirable Masters qualification or equivalent experience Leadership / Management Training Specialist Area Training Experience Essential Significant experience of management and leadership roles at band 6 level or above Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour Working within a multidisciplinary team environment Experience of providing individualized and culturally sensitive care Supporting and supervising students and junior staff Desirable Evidence of quality improvement Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of quality improvement practices Ability to