Job summary
Work within a CQC Outstanding specialist neurological service
Lead an experienced multidisciplinary team
Drive service development and clinical excellence
Make a lasting difference to patients with highly complex needs

Main duties of the job
Lead and manage four specialist nursing wards (815 beds each)
Ensure safe, effective, person-centred clinical care
Provide leadership, coaching and support to Nurses and Healthcare Assistants
Oversee Clinical Governance, Infection Prevention & Control and Medicines Management
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding patient outcomes
Manage staffing, clinical risk and service performance
Lead on quality improvement initiatives and CQC compliance

About us
The Fairlie Healthcare Group is a leading provider of high-quality care, and we were established in 1999. We specialise in caring for adults with neurological conditions, as well as patients with tracheostomies and who require ventilator support.

Our new career pathway means that whatever skills and experience you currently possess, you could fit into our pathway and progress your career with The Fairlie Healthcare Group, gaining specialist competencies and personal development along the way.

We are now looking for more outstanding staff to join us on this exciting journey.

Job responsibilities
Ready to Lead an Outstanding Clinical Team?

Fairlie Healthcare Group is looking for an experienced Registered Manager / Clinical Service Manager to lead our specialist complex neurological care service.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Registered Nurse (NMC Registered) with proven leadership experience to oversee four specialist nursing wards, ensuring exceptional clinical standards, outstanding patient outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

You'll inspire and support a highly skilled multidisciplinary team while driving continuous improvement within one of the UK's leading complex care providers.

Why Join Fairlie Healthcare?

• Work within a CQC Outstanding specialist neurological service
• Lead an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Drive service development and clinical excellence
• Make a lasting difference to patients with highly complex needs

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and manage four specialist nursing wards (815 beds each)
• Ensure safe, effective, person-centred clinical care
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to Nurses and Healthcare Assistants
• Oversee Clinical Governance, Infection Prevention & Control and Medicines Management
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding patient outcomes
• Manage staffing, clinical risk and service performance
• Lead on quality improvement initiatives and CQC compliance

What We're Looking For
Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC PIN)
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing clinical services within a complex care, neurological or acute hospital setting
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience in Clinical Governance, safeguarding and quality improvement
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills

Desirable

• Experience within A&E, ITU, HDU, CCU, Respiratory or Complex Care
• Knowledge of Ventilator and Tracheostomy Care

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Free meals on shift
• Paid breaks
• Free onsite parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Ongoing training and leadership development

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC PIN)
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing clinical services within a complex care, neurological or acute hospital setting
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience in Clinical Governance, safeguarding and quality improvement
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills

Desirable

• Experience within A&E, ITU, HDU, CCU, Respiratory or Complex Care
• Knowledge of Ventilator and Tracheostomy Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.