Clinical Manager

Clinical Manager – Urgent Treatment Centre

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Manager to join an established urgent care service in Beckenham, South London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nurse or Paramedic with a background in urgent care or emergency medicine to take on a clinical leadership position, supporting the day-to-day running of an Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).

You'll play an important role in leading and developing the clinical team, maintaining high standards of patient care and helping to introduce new clinical pathways and service improvements.

This is a hands-on management position, so you'll continue working clinically within the treatment room, supporting colleagues and leading by example. There will also be some weekend working and an expectation to support the team during busy periods.

The Role

As Clinical Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership and support to the nursing and paramedic teams.
• Leading, training and mentoring newer members of the clinical team.
• Working clinically within the UTC, assessing and treating patients with minor illnesses and injuries.
• Supporting the development of new clinical pathways and service improvements.
• Working closely with the wider UTC leadership team on agreed projects and management responsibilities.
• Supporting the delivery of safe, effective and consistent patient care.
• Providing clinical guidance and support while encouraging the development of colleagues.
• Managing your own workload and supporting the smooth running of the department.
• Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced registered Nurse or Paramedic with a strong background in urgent care or emergency medicine.

To be considered, you will need:

• Current NMC or HCPC registration with no restrictions to practise.
• A minimum of six years' post-registration experience, ideally in a senior position.
• At least two years' experience working as an autonomous practitioner within an Urgent Treatment Centre or Emergency Department.
• A Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice, with progression towards a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc.
• An Independent Prescribing qualification, with at least two years' post-qualification experience.
• Significant experience managing minor injuries and illnesses.
• Red Dot/IRMER qualification and competence in X-ray interpretation.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A clear understanding of professional accountability and responsibility.
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• A leadership or management qualification.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification.
• Previous primary care experience.

What's on Offer?

• Additional London Weighting.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established clinical team.
• Involvement in clinical pathway development and service improvements.
• Professional development, training and team-building opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24-hour support.
• 10 days' paid sick leave per year.
• Family-friendly policies covering maternity, paternity, adoption and fertility leave.
• Employee recognition and long-service awards.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Eye tests and contributions towards spectacles.
• Workplace savings and low-interest loans.

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