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Hospital Clinical Nursing Manager at Linnaeus… · Huntingdon
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*Hospital Clinical Nursing ManagerCromwell Vets – Huntingdon Area*Our Hospital CNM has been stolen by Burtons!**Whilst we’re absolutely gutted to lose her, we couldn’t be prouder, she’s going on to brilliant things. But she’s left some very big boots to fill, and we need the right person to step into them.**So are you up to the challenge?**About the RoleThis is a senior, hands-on leadership position combining meaningful clinical work with protected management time. You’ll work closely with the Group Nursing Manager, our Branch CNM, and the wider Linnaeus Nursing Community to drive outstanding patient care and consistent nursing standards across our busy 24-hour hospital and six sites.You will:
Lead, coach and mentorRVNs, SVNs and PCAs, with direct line management of Lead Nurses
Support the nursing rotaacross the hospital, ensuring robust cover, continuity of care and effective shift planning for a 24/7 environment
Oversee surgical nursingacross all theatre areas — supervising nursing teams during procedures and maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and surgical technique
Manage equipment oversight— ensuring all surgical and clinical equipment is serviced, maintained, fit for purpose, and that your team is trained to use it safely and confidently
Drive hospital efficiency— proactively identifying and addressing workflow, communication or capacity issues to keep the hospital running smoothly day to day
Maintain and develop SOPsthat are consistently applied across all clinical area
Lead on governance, quality and clinical safetywithin nursing
Support CPD planning, training and professional developmentacross the team
Maintain a consistent approach to drug and consumables ordering
**Work clinically alongside your team,**leading by example every shift About You — Essential RequirementsWe are looking for someone with genuine, proven leadership experience. This is not a first step into management — it’s a role for someone who is already leading and ready to lead further.You must have:
Current RVN registration(RCVS)
**At least 5 years’ post-registration experience,**with a minimum of 2 years in a formal line management or leadership role
Demonstrated experience managing or significantly contributing to rota planningin a busy clinical environment
**Strong surgical nursing background,**with experience supervising nursing teams in theatre
Confidence in equipment management— including oversight, maintenance schedules and staff competency
Proven ability to manage operational efficiency— you notice where things aren’t working and you do something about it
Excellent communication skills— written and verbal, with the ability to have difficult conversations when needed
A collaborative, proactive approach and the ability to balance clinical and managerial priorities without dropping either Working Pattern
Full-time: 40 hours per week over 5 days
Weekends on a rota, with time off in lieu
24/7 continuity of care supported by our dedicated night team Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on experience (starting from £36,500)
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
Birthday day off
Paid professional membership fees
Generous CPD allowance plus access to Linnaeus CPD programmes
Training, support and clear progression opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
Staff discount schemes
Enhanced parental and sickness policies
Cycle2Work, eyecare vouchers, flu jab voucher and buddy system **Why Cromwell?**We’re a long-established, community-focused practice with a loyal client base, genuinely high staff retention, and a culture that actually lives up to that description. We have six sites across the Huntingdon area, a main hospital, a varied and interesting caseload, and a veterinary team that respects and values its nurses.This is your opportunity to shape the future of nursing at Cromwell — from the ground up, and from day one. *If you’re ready to make a real impact on patient care, team culture and nursing standards, we would love to hear from you.*Apply now to become our next Hospital Clinical Nursing Manager.