Clinical Team Lead - Shropshire Telford and Wrekin

Further to recent growth and development within our Clinical Leadership Team, an exciting opportunity as arisen for a Clinical Team Lead to join us on a full time, permanent basis. This role is suitable for an experienced practicing clinical practitioner wishing to take a next step in their career.

Reporting to the Head of Clinical Workforce, you will work in partnership with the Operational and Clinical Management Teams to provide seamless leadership, continuity of service, effective communication and support service improvement projects. The post holder will ensure high standards of care and provide clinical and non-clinical support to the Prescribing Team comprising a diverse range blend of healthcare professionals.  Clinical leadership of staff will also take place as required both in and out of hours to enable supervision and support to staff within the clinical setting.

The post holder will be expected to work a variety of hours clinically during office hours and during the out of hours period including weekends, weekday evenings and bank holidays. This enables the post holder to have a working knowledge of all clinical and non-clinical scenarios to manage and develop the Prescribing Team expertly and effectively.

The post holder will also assist with the operational appointment, induction, and training of all new Clinicians to ensure that every new member of staff receives a formal induction in the systems and processes adopted by HealthHero before working independently within our Urgent Care service.

Your key roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Working as a prescribing clinical expert and role model for delivery of care at the highest level and be prepared for ongoing personal development. 
• Working closely with the Clinical Leadership Team and take responsibility for managing the
• Supporting the Clinical Leadership colleagues to ensure effective line management of the team.
• Supporting the retention and recruitment of staff.
• Assisting with the management of staff absence in accordance with policy.
• Undertaking 1:1 meetings and appraisals with team members in line with the appraisal policy.
• Supporting with the identification and planning of development opportunities within the role.
• Monitoring team performance both informally and formally through personal development plans and through compliance with key performance indicators.
• Support Clinical Governance processes via regular call and notes monitoring. This involves undertaking regular audits of clinical work against a set of criteria to include the clarity and accuracy of documentation and assessment of standards of good clinical practice.  

About you

You will be a registered nurse, paramedic, or other allied health professional, with a non-medical prescribing qualification in the context of a broad scope of practice with extensive experience within a Primary/Urgent Care setting.

Skills and experience

• Ability to work autonomously both in-hours and out of hours.
• Achieved an MSc in Advanced Practice.
• Training and experience of physical assessment and clinical reasoning with patients of all ages (including paediatrics).
• Ability to demonstrate a wide knowledge base and competency in clinical practice.
• Understanding of the emergency care pathways.
• Knowledge of primary health care issues affecting a diverse local population.
• Completion of a clinical reasoning module e.g. PADRIP or equivalent.

Full Job Description

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Should you have any role specific queries, questions or wish to arrange an informal conversation to discuss the role in greater detail ahead of submitting your interest, please contact [email protected]

What we offer

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Comprehensive induction programme and ongoing professional development.
• Continuous professional development with opportunities to maintain and enhance clinical skills.
• Access to bespoke training days with support from external healthcare specialists.
• Access to a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement.
• Simply Health cash plan.

Apply

If you would like to make a difference within a dynamic yet rewarding setting, we would love to hear from you. Please proceed to apply via the link below.

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation ahead of submitting a formal application, please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 10th November (5pm)

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early should sufficient applications be received in advance of the closing date

Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity

In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and is committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us at  [email protected]