Clinical Services Manager - Nursing (Outpatients & Pre-Assessment)

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.  

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Services Manager to join their team of staff in the Outpatients and Pre- Assessment department.

This is a full- time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Lead the nursing team to deliver evidence-based, compassionate care that meets the individual needs of patients and supports the health of the wider community.

• Act as a visible clinical leader and role model, working at least one clinical shift per week and providing expert advice and support to staff.

• Oversee day-to-day running of clinical services to ensure safe staffing, appropriate skill mix, and efficient patient flow.

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g. CQC, HIS, HIW), professional standards (NMC), and Circle Health Group policies.

• Monitor and manage departmental budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and achievement of financial targets.

• Provide direct line management to nursing teams, including performance management, recruitment, absence management, and appraisals.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.

• Proven leadership experience in a senior nursing or clinical management role.

• Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and health policy frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and coordinate services in a dynamic clinical setting.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Sound knowledge of financial planning, budget management, and resource optimisation.

• Ability to analyse data, respond to risks, and support service transformation.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service

• Management Bonus Scheme

• Private Pension Scheme

• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions

• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay

• Non-contributory life insurance

• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits

• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing

• Employee recognition programmes

• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy