Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

• To positively support the Deputy Manager and the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the care and support staff
• To have responsibility for leading, supporting and facilitating the nursing and medical needs of service users
• To support senior management in the delivery of high-quality care and support, and to deputise when required 
• To maintain skills at a current level and undertake required training and development
• To perform in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager and the Registered Provider and to follow legislative requirements, relevant regulations and accepted best practic.

Role-specific Duties:

The Clinical Lead’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are acted upon
• The efficient and effective day-to-day management of care delivery and the staff team to ensure that required standards are maintained
• Ensure all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date
• Provide support and guidance for care staff on nursing and medical matters that are in the scope of being a clinical lead
• Act as a shift leader to monitor and direct the effective running of the unit or other defined area of responsibility  

Working with Others:

• Ensure all staff receive formal supervision and appraisals
• Oversee the development and implementation of the duty rota. ensuring skills mix and numbers on duty are appropriate for the assessed needs of the service users

• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
• Develop effective working relationships with all employees within the service
• Be proactive and provide guidance, support and leadership to staff
• Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service
• Understand when external healthcare support is required, and liaise with them to ensure best outcomes for people that use services
• Identify information, concerns and ideas for improvement and share them with senior management of the service

Other Duties:

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Work within the relevant Code of Conduct, e.g. NMC
• Ensure that developments in best practice are researched, shared, understood and implemented

Personal and Professional Development:

• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
• Be registered with the relevant body and work within the associated Code of Conduct
• Obtain the relevant qualifications required to work in the deputising role, e.g. management qualification
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the Care Inspectorate and its requirements
• Understand, share and implement all policies and procedures relevant to the role
• Be open to learning opportunities
• Understand the health and safety requirements associated with the role

Benefits:

40 working hours per week (45 including lunch breaks)

20 days holiday not including bank holidays

NMC annual subscription paid 

Company Car or £350 car allowance per month if you use your own car

Support with any clinical training and professional development

Private Healthcare Insurance 

Cycle/Tech Scheme

Skills academy providing over 650 CPD courses 

Perks at Work