Clinical nurse manager - CDC

The post holder will be expected to liaise with all key members of the CDC, MDT (multidisciplinary team) and service users related to all CDC activities and pathways. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of patient care, including directly clinically managing unwell patients within all specialities and patients affected by adverse reactions to contrast medium. The post holder will support the CDC services during medical emergencies and will rota across the CDC operational hours (08:00‑20:00) seven days per week, supervising the nursing team and ensuring adequate staffing by monitoring planned vs actual staffing levels. The post holder will maintain the highest standards of quality, safety and infection prevention & control, manage complaints and clinical incidents, and actively participate in divisional governance meetings to continually improve patient care and satisfaction.

Main Duties of the Job

• Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in line with trust values.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and provide direct clinical care to patients for at least 80% of the time.
• Undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with trust policies and ensure these policies are understood and adhered to by all staff.
• Actively participate in the development of evidence‑based clinical guidelines and policies relating to the speciality.
• Establish effective working relations with the CDC team to promote good communication and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care; take a lead in weekly speciality/group meetings.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation.
• Monitor patient feedback and use it to improve and maintain an excellent patient experience.
• Collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner for audits or monitoring of CQC standards.
• Measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence‑based decision‑making on staffing and workforce.
• Monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and raise issues when necessary.
• Supervise junior staff, including students, in all aspects of care and within the sphere of competency.
• Ensure staff have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated care.
• Conduct risk assessments according to Clinical Governance / Clinical Risk Strategies.
• Ensure mechanisms are in place for proper reporting, investigation and improvement of all clinical and non‑clinical incidents, including serious incidents.
• Work with CDC managers to ensure optimal activity and patient care.
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Scope for Expanded Practices for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors.

Responsibility for Patients

• Maintain high standards of care for all patients, monitoring through spot checks and clinical quality indicators.
• Obtain patient and relative feedback through daily clinical rounds to provide excellent care standards.
• Ensure clear communication with patients and significant others, providing empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care and treatment.
• Ensure safeguards are in place for patients, especially those adults or children at risk.
• Coordinate transport to ensure patients are picked up and leave the department in a timely manner.
• Manage adverse reactions to contrast and any unwell patient pathways, ensuring immediate action.
• Ensure regular simulation training for medical emergencies for all clinical CDC staff.
• Maintain clean and well‑maintained clinical areas and enforce cleanliness standards for staff in charge.

Responsibility for Leading and Managing

• Day‑to‑day effective management of nursing and support staff within the CDC.
• Check resuscitation equipment daily and keep it ready for use in emergencies.
• Plan and schedule duty rotas, annual leave, study leave, monitor absences and manage temporary staff, encouraging use of bank staff.
• Lead recruitment and selection of staff, maintain low vacancy rates and systems for induction and staff appraisals.
• Liaise with other hospital staff and departments to promote effective working relationships.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, implement corrective actions in consultation with the Senior Operations Manager and Clinical Risk Management team.
• Act as an appropriate and effective role model and mentor, supporting and motivating staff.
• Participate in local and trust initiatives and establish an active learning environment for all staff grades.
• Ensure all staff attend mandatory training and receive continuing development, maintaining accurate records.
• Provide general health education and specific information about patient treatment and discharge advice.
• Participate in training needs analysis for the clinical area.
• Actively participate in own appraisal and personal development plan with supervisor.
• Comply with Radiation Safety/IR(ME)R training modules via the e‑learning platform.

Responsibility for Policy and Service Development

• Ensure staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities.
• Assist with development and implementation of local and trust‑wide policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• Resolve concerns about levels of care or patient incidents, escalating to the matron and reporting via the Trust's incident reporting system.
• Lead discussions and plans regarding service improvements and initiatives.

Responsibility for Financial and Physical Resources

• Accountable for general CDC environment needs, cross‑infection prevention, safe walkways, clear fire exits and proper storage of equipment and supplies.
• Accountable for safe custody, storage, usage and recording of all medication, including controlled drugs and medical gases.
• Maintain a system for monitoring non‑staff budget.
• Ensure efficient and economical use of ward supplies.

Responsibility for Information Resources

• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of patient identifiable information.
• Maintain effective communication systems to keep staff updated on organisational developments, including unit meetings.

Responsibility for Research, Education & Development

• Actively participate in developing evidence‑based clinical guidelines and policies for the speciality.
• Stay aware of the research process and current trends.
• Collaborate with the Senior Operations Manager, nurses and clinical lead to audit agreed clinical guidelines, policies and benchmarks within the area of clinical responsibility.
• Use the appraisal system to identify and keep mandatory training up to date.
• Develop and sustain own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.
• Participate in teaching and education programmes and mentor ward staff.
• Facilitate teaching and clinical assessment of pre‑registration student nurses.
• Manage and assist the Nursing Assistant development programme, including acquisition of competencies and skills within the Knowledge and Skills Framework and support staff training for the Assistant Practitioner role.
• Maintain effective links with key education providers and complete education audits.
• Disseminate information about new or updated clinical practices, guidelines and policies to all nursing staff and ensure implementation.
• For placement of pre‑registration students, ensure participation and application of education audit findings required by the University and the NMC.

Systems & Equipment

• ICE
• Alex Health
• CRIS
• Alertive

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• First level registration.
• Mentorship qualification.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of previous work within CDC/radiology.

Essential Experience

• Substantial post‑registration experience in a clinical setting.
• Evidence of teaching junior staff and assessing students in practice.
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience.
• Current experience of line management of staff.
• Previous experience of people management.
• Proven experience of monitoring and acting on nursing quality data and developing appropriate action plans.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 applies; a submission will be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust St Margaret's Hospital Epping Essex CM16 6TN

Date posted: 14 January 2026 | Pay scheme: Agenda for Change | Band: 7 | Salary: £50,008 – £56,908 per year | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full‑time | Location: St Margaret's Hospital, Epping, Essex