Clinical nurse managers’ perceptions of factors affecting role performance
Dinah Gould Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Health, South Bank University, London
Daniel Kelly Senior Nurse, Research and Development, University College Hospitals NHS Trust, London
Maidwell Anna Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, South Bank University, London
Aim This study explored clinical nurse managers’ perceptions of the factors affecting role performance.
Method Interviews were carried out with 15 clinical nurse managers in four trusts.
Results Results highlight the main influences on the role, the barriers to successful role fulfilment, and the stressors that cause some of the postholders to consider leaving the NHS.
Conclusion The findings of this exploratory study established the diversity of the clinical nurse manager role and showed that they continue to play a central role in healthcare delivery.
Nursing Standard.
15, 16, 33-37.
doi: 10.7748/ns2001.01.15.16.33.c2960
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