Nursing Manager in Oxford

Are you an experienced NMC-registered Nurse ready to take the next step in leadership? Are you currently working at senior/Band 6 level (or above) within the NHS and looking for an opportunity to shape and influence high-quality patient care in a forward-thinking diagnostic service? We are seeking a confident, compassionate and clinically credible Nursing Manager to support with leading our nursing team at Perspectum’s Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC). This is an exciting opportunity to step into a visible leadership role where your NHS experience, governance knowledge, and passion for patient-centred care will directly influence service quality and development.

Working closely with the Head of Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, effective and responsive care within a modern Community Diagnostic Centre environment.

• A genuine leadership opportunity with autonomy and influence
• The chance to shape a growing diagnostic service
• Close working relationships with senior leadership and operational teams
• A strong focus on clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
• Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of nursing professionals
• Exposure to a broad range of diagnostic modalities (CT, MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound, Physiology and more)

As Nursing Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical and operational nursing activity at Oxford CDC, ensuring high standards of care aligned with CQC and NMC requirements.

• Lead, inspire and support a team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants
• Foster a positive, accountable and patient-focused culture
• Oversee staff performance, supervision, training and professional development

• Ensure full compliance with CQC standards and regulatory frameworks
• Lead clinical audits, risk management processes and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain safe, effective care delivery across all diagnostic modalities

• Work closely with senior management to ensure smooth service delivery
• Contribute to workforce planning, resource management and performance reporting
• Support service growth and continuous improvement

• Contribute to policy development and implementation of evidence-based practice
• Drive innovation and improvements in patient pathways and care standards
• Champion compassionate, clear and professional communication
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to optimise patient experience

• Mentor junior staff and support professional development
• Promote revalidation, statutory training compliance and lifelong learning
• Uphold and model NMC standards of practice

You will bring:

• Current NMC Registration
• Degree in Nursing Studies/equivalent
• Experience working at Senior/Band 6 level (or above) within a fast-paced clinical setting
• Demonstrable leadership and people management experience
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and CQC requirements
• Experience in education, supervision or mentoring
• Evidence-based clinical knowledge
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Commitment to professional development and service excellence

Hours: the working hours are 37.5 hours per week, day time shift pattern (7:30am – 7:30pm, rotational across 7 days a week).

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious nurse leader who wants to step into a role where they can influence service delivery, strengthen clinical standards, and make a measurable difference to patient outcomes in a modern diagnostic environment.

If you're ready to move beyond “just managing a shift” and into shaping the future of care delivery, we would love to hear from you.

At Perspectum, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We prioritise hiring based on merit, skills, and qualifications, valuing individuals for their unique contributions while ensuring a culture that respects and celebrates differences. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application process, please let our Talent Team know.