Clinical Site Day Duty Manager Essex

Overview

In this role you will provide visible clinical and operational support across designated inpatient services to ensure safe, high-quality, least restrictive care 24/7. You will oversee ward practice, staffing, incident management and regulatory compliance, while supporting nursing teams and maintaining robust communication and handovers. You will monitor patient safety and ensure alignment with St Andrew’s values and governance, acting as Duty Manager on call during shifts. This is a leadership position with impact on patient experience and service delivery within a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Pay / Benefits

• pension
• sickness policy on par with the NHS
• 35 days annual leave rising to 41
• life cover
• car lease scheme
• free parking

Responsibilities

• Oversee ward practice and staffing on a shift-by-shift basis
• Manage incident response and regulatory compliance
• Support nursing teams and ensure effective handovers across 24/7 operations
• Monitor patient safety and uphold professional standards
• Coordinate across services to safeguard patient experience
• Act as Duty Manager on Call on shift and site
• Ensure operations align with St Andrews values and clinical governance requirements

Key requirements

• Current NMC registration
• Degree in Mental Health, Learning Disability or Adult Nursing or equivalent
• Experience managing clinical staff at ward level on a shift-by-shift basis
• Previous role as Deputy Ward Manager (DWM) or Clinical Nurse Lead (CNL) or above for at least 6 months
• Ability to work flexible shift patterns (days/nights)
• Calm, confident leadership during medical emergencies or incidents
• Ability to analyse and interpret Staffing Dashboard and report/escalate as required
• Willingness to work nights and weekends with enhancements

• leadership under pressure
• resilience
• clear communication
• Staffing Dashboard analysis
• incident management
• clinical governance compliance

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