Deputy Nursing Manager - Wards
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE2 2FF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0058-26-0025 |
Summary
Deputy Nursing Manager/Leicester/Oadby/Full Time Spire Leicester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Nursing Manager to join the team on a Full Time basis. "Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services." Our vision is to be recognised as a world class healthcare business bringing together the best people who are dedicated to developing excellent clinical environments and delivering the highest quality patient care. Duties and responsibilities: To assist the inpatient services manager to provide exemplary planned care for patients while managing more than one clinical team. To ensure the teams deliver effective patient care by providing excellent clinical and managerial leadership. Develop practice in the assessment of health and well being needs. Develop practice in addressing individual's health and well being needs. Provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information. Develop own knowledge and practice and assist others to continually professionally develop. Develops a working environment and culture that actively improves health, safety and security. Develop and improve services. Improve quality. Support and enable equality, diversity and rights. Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices. Delegate work to others. Determine the effective use of efficient use of physical and financial resources. Undertake Human resource activities for all members of the team. Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line manager in the prevention and control of HCAI. Who we're looking for: Registered Nurse. Clinical or management degree. Evidence of substantial post registration continual professional development in management and other clinically related and relevant subjects Meeting financial and key performance indicators. Management, motivation and development of teams in particular a track record of successfully applying performance management Evidence of management of change and supporting strategic management initiatives. Supporting the commercial development of clinical services including supporting the creation of new business and innovative opportunities. Experience of consultant engagement to increase business performance, plus the ability to challenge consultants to influence best practice Positive working relationship with regulators. Dealing with serious adverse events. Strategic planning and development. Previous experience of managing multidisciplinary teams Benefits: We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers Free Bupa wellness screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Our Values: We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation: Driving clinical excellence Doing the right thing Caring is our passion. Keeping it simple Delivering on our promises Succeeding and celebrating together We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.