Clinical Lead in Birmingham

Job description

Role Purpose

The Clinical Lead is a qualified nurse (Level 5) responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred clinical care within the service. This role provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to the care and nursing team, ensuring compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding standards, and regulatory requirements. The Clinical Lead plays a key role in supporting individuals with complex health needs, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Care Delivery

• Act as the lead clinician, ensuring the highest standards of nursing care for individuals with complex care needs.
• Carry out comprehensive clinical assessments, care planning, and risk assessments.
• Provide expert knowledge in areas such as PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, ventilator management, epilepsy, diabetes, catheterisation, wound care, and other specialist interventions.
• Monitor the delivery of care plans and update them in line with changing clinical needs.
• Lead on infection prevention and control, medication management, and safeguarding practices.

Team Management & Supervision

• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and professional development support to nurses and care staff.
• Lead by example, promoting evidence-based practice and a positive working culture.
• Oversee staff training and competency assessments in complex care procedures.
• Support recruitment, induction, and appraisal processes for clinical staff.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, NMC Code of Conduct, and relevant legislation.
• Undertake regular audits of medication, clinical documentation, and infection control.
• Act as a key point of contact for external professionals, including GPs, specialists, and community nursing teams.
• Contribute to safeguarding investigations, incident reviews, and root cause analysis.

Service Development

• Participate in policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and best practice implementation.
• Lead on clinical projects, training programs, and service development strategies.
• Provide reports and updates to the senior leadership team on clinical performance and outcomes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse (Adult / Child / Learning Disability) with valid NMC PIN.
• Level 5 or equivalent qualification in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care.
• Minimum [X years] post-registration experience, with substantial experience in complex care.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience within a healthcare setting.
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, and CQC compliance.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical decision-making and risk management skills.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organised, and resilient under pressure.
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Teaching, mentoring, or assessor qualification.
• Experience in developing and delivering clinical training.
• Previous experience in residential, community, or therapeutic care settings.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

30-08-2025

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English