Clinical Lead Continuing Healthcare in City of London

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Main area Continuing Healthcare Grade Band 8b Contract 6 months (Fixed term contract and secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (3 days onsite) Job ref 824-AACCC-8362813

Site Sudbury Primary Care Centre Town London Salary £72,719 - £83,505 per annum, inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 17:00

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

CHC and Complex Care

The function of the continuing healthcare service (CHC) is to provide comprehensive and ongoing healthcare and support to individuals with complex, long-term health needs. Following being assessed as eligible for continuing healthcare. The eligibility outcome is based on the use of national frameworks and in line with the statutory responsibilities of the ICB for CHC.

The key objectives of the service include undertaking; assessment, care planning, brokering care, monitoring and review of care packages, quality assurance of care providers. As well as providing an appeals process for individuals who have been assessed as not eligible for CHC. We will also ensure that people who have multiple care health and social care conditions are supported in an environment to keep them safe and provide high quality care.

Responsibility for leading the team of assessors, providing leadership and operational management, ensuring that best clinical practice and standards are maintained at all times.

The Continuing Healthcare Clinical Lead, ensures the effective management and delivery of the continuing healthcare service. Responsibilities encompass a range of clinical, administrative, and leadership functions.

Main duties of the job

• Monitor assessment outcomes to ensure quality, consistency and best practice.
• Lead the implementation of Personal Health Budgets (PHBs), providing specialist advice and guidance.
• Provide training and support to healthcare professionals on CHC, FNC, PHBs and relevant specialist areas.
• Ensure Continuing Care and Funded Nursing Care patients receive timely reviews and that care packages remain appropriate and cost-effective.
• Support the appeals process, including investigating complex cases and responding to patient and family queries.
• Promote effective partnership working across healthcare, acute services and social care.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and managed appropriately, including Best Interest Assessments and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• Manage and investigate complaints effectively.
• Lead HR responsibilities, including recruitment, policy implementation and performance management.
• Promote equality and work to reduce inequalities in access and outcomes for residents across North West London.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Current clinical registration (NMC/HPC)
• Master’s degree or equivalent level combination of post-graduate study and further training and experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional education
• Qualification in Healthcare Leadership
• Qualification in Quality Improvement methodology

Experience

• Significant experience leading and managing clinical teams
• Experience with budgets, business planning and cost improvement programmes
• Experience in stakeholder negotiation and consultation
• Experience of complex, multi-disciplinary team working
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Experience of co-ordinating and delivering care for people with complex, long term needs
• Experience with service development and transformational change
• Experience building networks with external agencies
• Clinical experience in community or primary care
• Experience with project management

Skills

• Detailed knowledge of the NHS, including strategic plans at a local and national level
• Knowledge of current health care policy and relevance to the delivery of healthcare services
• Understanding of health inequalities and the impact on clinical outcomes
• Highly effective communication, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data for the purpose of performance management and service improvement AF/IV/T
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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