Clinical Manager in Exeter

Melber Flinn is a specialist healthcare recruitment business. We’re looking for a Clinical Manager to take a key leadership role within a well-established care service in Devon. This is an opportunity to influence clinical excellence across residential, nursing, dementia, and complex care pathways, while supporting workforce development and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship and clinical oversight to nursing and care teams.
• Lead on clinical governance, including safeguarding, infection control, medicines optimisation, and risk management.
• Work collaboratively with community services such as primary care, district nursing, and therapy teams to strengthen integrated care pathways.
• Ensure high standards of compliance with CQC regulations, professional codes, and internal policies.
• Drive service improvement, leading audits, quality monitoring, and evidence-based change projects.
• Support resident and family involvement in care planning and service evaluation.
• Promote a positive, resilient, and supportive team culture, enabling staff to develop and thrive.

Person Specification

You are a compassionate, confident and forward-thinking clinician with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding care.

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years’ management experience in a health or social care setting.
• A strong grasp of clinical governance, safeguarding, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to stay calm, decisive and organised in a busy and dynamic environment.
• A passion for quality improvement and developing others.
• Interest or experience in older people’s care, dementia care, or palliative care (desirable).

Benefits

Salary of 50-55K. This position plays a major role in shaping care quality, supporting safe clinical practice, and strengthening links with community services. You will have real influence, helping ensure residents receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
• Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

If you’re a motivated clinical leader looking to take the next step in your career—and want to play a central role in delivering exceptional care—we’d love to hear from you.