Clinical lead

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

• Masters level, or equivalent in Tissue Viability and Wound Therapy (or working towards)
• Degree in either Tissue Viability or Community Nursing
• Membership NMC

• M Level independent prescribing qualification
• Minor Procedures including conservative sharp debridement
• Advanced lower limb module

Experience

Experience of managing caseload and delegating to senior staff, junior staff and assistants

Signification post-graduation experience in Tissue Viability and Wound Therapy Service

Significant post graduate experience in management of patients complex wounds

Experience of participation in service planning and development

Experience of evaluating outcomes of service

Evidence of high organisational and time management skills

Undertaking audit

Experience of use of diagnostic tests including dopplers

Evidence of staff management and development

Experience of writing policy guidelines

Evidence of teaching and training

Budget manangement

• A recognized teaching qualification
• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of sharing knowledge/ developing staff
• Experience of managing multiple services
• Experience of writing coroners court / claims reports

Special knowledge / expertise

Demonstrate a working knowledge of national policy drivers and quality standards relating to Tissue Viability and Wound Therapy

Disposition, adjustment, attitude and commitment

• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Good team member
• Problem solver

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

Practical / intellectual skills

• Extensive clinical experience.
• The ability to communicate and lead
• Standard IT skills

MCH values

Being caring and compassionate

The health and wellbeing of our patients and staff are my priority.

I show kindness and humanity.

I am inclusive and non-discriminatory.

Working in partnership

I ask for, respond to and offer feedback which improves the quality of our services.

I work effectively as part of my immediate team, the wider organisation and with external partners to achieve shared goals.

I take responsibility and ownership for my area of work and I meet and manage expectations.

Delivering quality and value

I raise my concerns and I am open and honest when things do not go well, learning from successes and mistakes.

I make the most of resources and reduce waste and inefficiencies.

I seek out, share and actively participate in new ideas and ways of working.

These are the core values and behaviours expected of all roles within MCH and individual performance in relation to the values is assessed in your PDR. A full description is available from your manager and the intranet.

See full job description attached.

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

• Registered Healthcare professional(NMC, HCPC, or equivalent).
• Evidence of post graduation education in tissue viability, wound care or related fields MSc level
• Additional leadership/management qualification (eg level 7, MSc, PGDip)
• Conservative Sharp Debridement qualification/ competency

Desirable

• Nurse Prescribing Qualification

Clinical Expertise

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of tissue viability, wound management, pressure ulcer prevention, and leg ulcer care
• Experience providing specialist advice, education, and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams
• Awareness of national guidance, NICE standards, and best practice frameworks

Desirable

• Experience designing and delivering training programme for clinical staff

Leadership and Management

Essential

• Proven experience in leading clinical teams or projects, ideally across multiple services
• Ability to develop and implement clinical strategies and policies
• Experience in service evaluation, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
• Competence in risk management, governance and incident investigation

Desirable

• Leadership higher level course Level 7

Strategic and Operational impact

Essential

• Experience contributing to organisational strategic planning in clinical services
• Ability to translate evidence into operational strategies and practice improvements
• Demonstrate capability in managing budgets, resources, or service level objectives

Desirable

• Experience engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners, patient groups, and providers.

Driving

Essential

• Full UK driving license
• Access to a car for work purposes

MCH Values

Essential

• Good understanding of MCH values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).