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Clinical Nurse Manager - Spinal and Thoracic

Clinical Nurse Manager –Spinal/Thoracic (Grade 7)
London: The Princess Grace Hospital   
Full time: 37.5 hours per week     
Shift times: Monday –Friday    
Permanent contract    
Salary: Competitive dependent on Experience    

We’re looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager to join the Spinal/Thoracic Ward at The Princess Grace Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.     
 
The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) for the Spinal /Thoracic ward plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient experiences and delivering exceptional clinical and professional leadership to the team.  

This position provides mentorship and support to junior staff, serving as both a clinical expert and role model. The CNM ensures that the highest standards of care are maintained through rigorous monitoring of both personal and team clinical competence.   

This role also involves responsibility for fostering development initiatives, implementing evidence-based practices, and delivering a quality service to patients, their families, and other stakeholders.    

The CNM is responsible for managing daily operations within the surgical ward, adhering to budgetary guidelines, and meeting workforce planning objectives.  
 
The role requires active promotion of the Unit within Princess Grace Hospital and HCA, as well as participation in relevant forums to drive continuous improvement.   

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  
     
What you’ll bring:     
Registered Nurse qualification    

Minimum of 5 years of post-registration experience, with at least 3 years in a similar setting (Spinal or Thoracic)    

Specialty certification relevant to the Spinal/Thoracic ward 

Certification in Teaching, Assessing, or Mentorship  

Management qualification desirable  

  
Why HCA UK?     
     
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.      
     
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Clinical Nurse Manager in our Spinal/Thoracic ward, you’ll be eligible for:     
  
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you     

Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals     

Private pension contribution which increases with length of service     

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme     

Group Life Assurance from day one     

Critical illness cover     

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay     

Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland     

Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you     

Discounts with over 800 major retailers     

   
       
Culture and values    
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.    
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:    
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual   

Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion   

Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness   

Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity   

   
Reasonable adjustments   
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.   
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Clinical Nurse Manager - Spinal and Thoracic

London
Permanent

Published on 2 Oct 2025

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