Clinical Team Lead for the development of HCPs and Virtual Ward
The closing date is 25 September 2025
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone experienced in working in community settings. The role involves both clinical work and service development to advance the home care practitioner and virtual ward services, which are vital for supporting patients at home and managing patient flow, especially during winter pressures. The post-holder will play a key role in developing these services in line with local and national strategies to improve patient care and outcomes. The role requires someone who can work effectively across different staff groups, show initiative, work independently, and perform well under pressure, particularly when patient flow is challenged. If this sounds like you, please get in touch to join a team focused on putting staff and patients first.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be a key senior leader within NCIC, responsible for driving high standards of clinical practice, professional development, and service improvement across the community collaborative. They will lead initiatives to embed evidence-based care, support education and research, and ensure alignment with the Trust's clinical priorities and national strategies.
This pivotal role combines clinical and operational leadership, focusing on the development of the Home Care Practitioner service and Virtual Wards. The post-holder will contribute to designing and scaling virtual ward models that support safe patient flow, timely discharges, and winter resilience planning.
They will provide expert clinical guidance, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. Working closely with clinical and managerial colleagues, they will lead practice development initiatives that enhance staff experience, promote multidisciplinary teamwork, and improve outcomes for patients.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
262-A-25-7432756
Job locations
Wigton Hospital -TBC
Cross Lane
Wigton
CA7 9DD
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wigton Hospital -TBC
Cross Lane
Wigton
CA7 9DD
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