Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead
Position: Clinical Lead
Location: Chislehurst
Pay: up to £ 28,200 (Pro Rata) plus benefits and paid enhancements
Hours: Part time
Contract: Permanent

This Clinical Lead position at a state-of-the-art private hospital in Chislehurst presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Nurse to oversee and enhance patient care in the outpatient department.

MediTalent is seeking candidates who can not only manage day-to-day operations but also provide strong clinical and quality leadership.

Here's an overview of the role's responsibilities and ideal candidate profile:

Key Responsibilities:

1.

Leadership and Management:

• Staff Supervision: Lead and mentor nursing staff, offering guidance and support in daily operations and care standards.


• Collaborative Management: Work alongside the Ward Sister to ensure the outpatient department runs smoothly.


• Quality and Compliance Focus: Act as the primary lead on quality and governance, ensuring the department meets high standards and remains compliant with relevant healthcare regulations.

2.

Quality and Governance:

• Assurance and Alignment: Oversee quality assurance practices and align them with organisational and regulatory requirements, including those set by the Care Quality Commission and ICB Commissioners.


• Governance Leadership: Support the Registered Manager by leading governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with external standards.


• Culture of Openness: Foster a transparent environment that encourages staff to learn from incidents and improve practices continuously.

3.

Clinical Leadership:

• Visible and Credible Presence: Provide consistent leadership within the multidisciplinary team, setting a high standard for quality and evidence-based care.


• Care Standards: Ensure that care is safe, compassionate, responsive, and coordinated across all levels.


• Infection Control: Oversee infection control and maintain cleanliness to the highest standards.

4.

Resident and Family Engagement:

• Responsive Care: Cultivate an environment that respects and responds to the needs and concerns of residents and their families.


• Person-Centered Care: Advocate for individualised care that supports recovery and respects residents' unique needs and preferences.

5.

Continuous Improvement:

• Quality Improvement: Integrate quality improvement as a routine responsibility, encouraging all staff to contribute to a high-performance service.


• Learning Culture: Promote a proactive learning environment where incidents and feedback drive continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

To be considered for this role, the ideal candidate should possess:

• Current NMC Registration: Must hold a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Pin.


• Leadership and Managerial Experience: Demonstrable experience in managerial roles with strong leadership skills.


• Clinical Expertise: Solid background in outpatient or ambulatory care nursing, with clinical credibility to provide guidance and mentorship.


• Motivated and Enthusiastic: A positive and driven approach to advancing care standards and staff development.


• Strong Interpersonal Skills: The ability to inspire, engage, and communicate effectively with both staff and residents.

This Clinical Lead role is suited to a Senior Nurse with a proactive approach, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

The role will support a culture of learning, improvement, and compliance, contributing to a responsive and person-centered service environment within the hospital's outpatient department.

Benefits on offer:

• 25 days annual leave - increasing with employment


• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options


• Enhanced maternity


• Paid NMC Renewal


• Private medical insurance


• Sick pay


• And much more…

Please apply with your CV or you can call/text Jack on 07538 239990 for more information.