Senior Clinical Nurse Manager - Full-time

The Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-6918-144S
• Posted:02/07/2026
• Pay:DOYRMS Band 10 (£50,109-£57,664 FTE)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:08/07/2026 at 10:00
• Interviews:Friday 10 July 2026

Advert

The Duke of York’s Royal Military School is seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Senior Clinical Nurse Manager to lead the School’s Medical Centre and ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare services for approximately 500 boarding students. The successful candidate will provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care, long-term condition management, mental health support and health promotion. They will also play a key role in safeguarding, clinical governance, service development and continuous improvement, helping to enhance the health and wellbeing of students across the School.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational and clinical leadership for the School’s Medical Centre, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality healthcare services.
• Lead, manage and develop the multidisciplinary Medical Centre team, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, performance management and staff wellbeing.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing rotas and service provision to ensure appropriate clinical cover and continuity of care.
• Deliver expert clinical assessment, triage, decision-making and care management for students with acute, chronic and complex health needs.
• Ensure the effective planning, coordination and delivery of healthcare services, including emergency response, mental health support, long-term condition management, immunisation programmes and health promotion initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance through audit, risk management, incident investigation, quality assurance and continuous service improvement.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare legislation, safeguarding requirements, School policies, professional standards, CQC expectations and NHS guidance.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with students, parents, School staff, healthcare providers and external agencies to support student health and wellbeing.
• Provide expert advice to the Senior Leadership Team on healthcare, safeguarding, wellbeing and Medical Centre service development.
• Oversee accurate clinical record keeping, medication management, healthcare protocols and the safe operation of the Medical Centre environment and equipment.

Please refer to the full job description, provided with this advert, for further details on the complete role and responsibilities.

Further Information

This is a full-time, term-time position plus 6 additional weeks per year, working 37 hours per week. The salary is £42,286-£48,661 per annum (pro rata), based on DOYRMS Band 10 (£50,109-£57,664 FTE), and will be determined according to qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible.

Application Process

Completed application packs should be emailed to Recruitment@doyrms.com by Wednesday 8 July 2026.

Interviews will take place at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School on Friday 10 July 2026. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you by email with details of the next stage of the recruitment process, including interview arrangements.

Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Information about the school

Established in 1803 by His Royal Highness Frederick, Duke of York, The Duke of York's Royal Military School has a rich history rooted in educating the children of military personnel. Originally located in Chelsea, the School relocated to its current site in Dover, Kent, in 1909.

Today, the School offers full, weekly, and flexi boarding options for over 500 students aged 11 to 18. Operating on an independent School model, it provides high-quality education, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and outstanding facilities.

The School enjoys academic success way above the national average with well over half of all of grades being A* – B, BTEC with an average of Distinction, and 85% achieving A – C grades. 95% of students move on to university, with 73% achieving their aspirational first choice and 40% moving to Oxbridge and Russell group universities. Ranked in the top 5% of Schools nationally, students make outstanding progress at GCSE, achieving over two-thirds of a grade higher than the national average. The progress students make during their time at the School is a significant strength. Factors contributing to high academic standards include supervised prep, Saturday morning lessons, small class sizes, and proactive encouragement for each student to achieve their best. The School operates on an independent model, with a dynamic schedule that includes Saturday morning classes and afternoon activities such as sports and performances.

The School's aim is to provide an all-round education with an academic focus, encapsulated in the Dukies; motto: "Looking forward with confidence, looking back with pride." An extensive co-curricular programme with over 60 clubs and societies offers a wide range of opportunities, exposing students to new experiences and setting them apart as they embark on their next life stages, well-equipped with essential skills for success.

The Duke of York's Royal Military School continues to honour its rich heritage while embracing innovation, providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Miss Phoebe Morgans
• Address:The Duke Of York's, Royal Military School, Guston, Dover, Kent, CT15 5EQ
• Telephone: 01304 245023
• Email: recruitment@doyrms.com

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