Job Summary
* To manage and take overall responsibility for care quality performance and clinical activity by providing professional nursing leadership and guidance, clinical advice and management in relation to the key dimensions of health care quality: Patient safety, the effectiveness of all health care interventions, patient experience, and the environment in which care is delivered.
* To ensure the delivery of a clinically effective service which meets the needs of individuals in line with local and national development plans and the organisation's policies and procedures.
* To be responsible for the coordination of clinical services and to promote health, self‑management and effective liaison between agencies.
* The post holder will carry professional and managerial accountability, which includes managing staff, quality and standards of practice of all members of the team, enhancing systems, personal development and competency planning and monitoring, clinical audit, and policy compliance checks.
* The post holder will provide good leadership and management to develop and sustain a positive working culture.
* To ensure staff are trained appropriately to competently deliver the care required and that supervision and mentorship is in place.
* To be influential within the organisation and provide detailed advice to others internally and externally to the organisation, within their sphere of competence.
* To work collaboratively with other senior clinicians across Manston and WJF as appropriate and promote the role of their speciality to all stakeholders.
* To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach with internal and external communication between all stakeholders.
Main Duties of the Job
* Delivery of effective health care within the organisation.
* Establishing effective leadership and communication.
* Clinical governance and reduction of risk.
* Maintaining a safe environment and quality.
* Environmental factors – depending on environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver effective health care within the organisation.
* Perform and monitor comprehensive assessments of patient needs; plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
* Take continuous management responsibility for the delivery of care needs of individual and groups of patients.
* Ensure patient information is collated, monitored and fully accurate, maintaining complete and contemporaneous records in line with NMC/ professional bodies and DrPA Secures standards.
* Promote the involvement and engagement of patients in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.
* Work collaboratively and ensure maintenance of effective multi‑disciplinary communication with other professionals, agencies and stakeholders to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.
* Communicate highly complex information about patients’ conditions to the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure effective delivery of patient treatments.
* Ensure that systems are established and maintained to ensure effective communication with patients.
* Lead and support others to recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations including the assessment and management of risk.
* Ensure understanding of own and others’ level of accountability and responsibility when delegating tasks and duties to other clinicians.
* Lead, participate in and cooperate with concerns, complaints and investigations as required.
* Lead, co‑ordinate, organise and prioritise own work and the work of the team on a day‑to‑day basis.
* Ensure supervision of others and participate in education and development.
* Lead and monitor the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.
* Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff.
* Develop effective and efficient relationships with members of the multi‑disciplinary team on issues related to patient care.
* Act in a professional manner and ensure self and other staff adhere to safety policies at all times.
* Deputise as appropriate for the line manager.
* Ensure that the delivery of care to patients meets the standards required by regulating bodies, e.g. CQC, NMC, HCPC and GMC.
* Develop, lead and monitor the implementation of policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of self and others.
* Lead, promote and practice the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times as per policy and in collaboration with UKHSA.
* Continually monitor standards of clinical care and lead and facilitate improvements of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
* Lead and ensure the promotion of patient dignity, equality, diversity and human rights.
* Ensure self and all staff practice at all times in accordance with their Code of Professional Conduct and raise any concerns with the line manager.
* Maintain own and ensure others maintain professional boundaries and appropriately declare any conflicts of interest.
* Ensure self and others are responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies, procedures and best practice.
* Ensure self and others assist and maintain a safe and hazard‑free area of work.
* Physical effort: may require sitting and standing in a restricted position.
* Emotional effort: frequent requirement to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances; may involve highly distressing or emotional circumstances such as children or serious injuries.
* Exposure to busy working conditions.
* May be required to carry a radio.
Essential Criteria
* Registered nurse (Adult).
* Current professional qualification (NMC) with no restrictions to practice.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff.
* Ability to participate in multi‑professional teamwork.
* Ability to work without direct supervision.
* Belief and work within DrPA Secures values.
Desirable Criteria
* Mentorship qualification.
* Up‑to‑date clinical knowledge of wound management, including complex wounds.
* Knowledge in substance misuse.
* Previous experience within a secure setting or primary health care setting.
* Experience of patient assessment and triage.
* Management of acute conditions.
Benefits
* Pension salary scheme available.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support.
* Access to perks at work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance
The 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.
The post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28‑day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
Contact
Email CV to: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK
Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.
Additional Information
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Details
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address:
* Manston Road, Manston, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5BS
* Western Jet Foil, Western Docks, Dover, Kent, CT17 9TF
Website: https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Salary & Working Conditions
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £57,000 to £60,000 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Date posted: 12 November 2025
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