Northampton General Hospital

Deputy Clinical Leader

The closing date is 16 October 2025

Job summary

The post holder will assist in the overall management of the service ensuring delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families in the ward setting. They will act as a clinical role model providing leadership and support to both nursing and medical staff ensuring the promotion of a safe working environment.

The post holder is responsible for utilising specialist skills to provide high standards of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care pathways. The post holder is responsible for contributing to the management and co-ordination of the ward, providing leadership and supervision to others carrying out all aspects of the caring process. The post holder will liaison and communicate with networks which are internal and external to the Trust, will actively contribute to setting and maintaining a high standard of nursing care and will act as a role model for teaching, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement, participating in the education, development and mentorship of other staff. In addition there is an expectation that the post holder will deputise and take charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and will have the opportunity to develop project management skills in a specialist area of paediatric care within a supportive environment

Part time hours may be considered for a suitable candidate

Main duties of the job

o Undertake induction and competency programmes appropriate to the role.o Undertake specialist education training as required that will allow paediatric care to be delivered through new ways of workingo Act as a clinical expert and use own knowledge to develop and enhance the development, skills and competence of others.o Work collaboratively with the practice development team to ensure that education and development opportunities are provided for the ward team to enable staff to be both confident and competent to perform their roles safely.o Act as a clinical resource, mentor/assessor/supervisor/preceptor of learners and staff as required.o Actively promote and participate in clinical supervision/mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.o Ensure that learners are provided with and encouraged to take advantage of learning outcomes that will enable them to meet their clinical placement outcomes and objectives.o In the absence of the ward manager ensure there is adequate support, safe mentorship and supervision of learner nurses and all staff.o Accept delegated line management responsibilities of other team members actively contributing to performance review and the appraisal and personal development planning process within the knowledge and skills framework.o Ensure that self and all nursing staff practice at all times in accordance with the NMC code of professional practice, raising any concerns with the ward manager and action as directed.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Date posted

02 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

265-7500651-FAM

Job locations

Northampton General Hospital

Clifonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence

Take responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area

Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda

Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific development and competency Programmes.

To contribute to annual appraisals and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.

Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.

To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare PractitionersTo be responsible for the safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs.

To promote and maintain effective communication both written and verbal.

Supporting Patient Excellence

Actively undertake education, development and supervision of other staff members, assisting them in meeting work demands to provide a quality patient experience.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Local Discharge Policy.

To ensure the education of patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

People/Management Excellence

Assist the Unit Manager in the completion of a training needs analysis and ensure compliance of the team with Trust expectations in relation to mandatory training and appraisals,

Assist the Unit Manager in the development of team members, participating in the performance of staff appraisal using the NHS knowledge and skills framework.

Assist the Unit Manager in the monitoring workload and skill mix, planning duty rotas ensuring the unit operates effectively and safely.

Assist the Unit Manager in managing the unit team in accordance with Trust policies and procedure i.e. the management of sickness/absence

Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff for the unit including orientation of new staff.

To maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring

Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area Contribute to audit initiatives.Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda.

To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation.

To drive research and service improvement/ development programmes within the department.

Supporting Financial Excellence

To develop and maintain an understanding of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported the Unit Manager in the control of departmental budget.

To be responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical and physical resources.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting Clinical Excellence

Take responsibility for the management and organisation of the clinical area

Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda

Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific development and competency Programmes.

To contribute to annual appraisals and be responsible for own personal performance/development plan to achieve KSF outline for role.

Able to identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.

To promote and maintain effective communication both written and verbal.

Supporting Patient Excellence

Actively undertake education, development and supervision of other staff members, assisting them in meeting work demands to provide a quality patient experience.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

To co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with NGH Local Discharge Policy.

To ensure the education of patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.

People/Management Excellence

Assist the Unit Manager in the completion of a training needs analysis and ensure compliance of the team with Trust expectations in relation to mandatory training and appraisals,

Assist the Unit Manager in the development of team members, participating in the performance of staff appraisal using the NHS knowledge and skills framework.

Assist the Unit Manager in the monitoring workload and skill mix, planning duty rotas ensuring the unit operates effectively and safely.

Assist the Unit Manager in managing the unit team in accordance with Trust policies and procedure i.e. the management of sickness/absence

Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff for the unit including orientation of new staff.

To maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring

To maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation.

To drive research and service improvement/ development programmes within the department.

Supporting Financial Excellence

To develop and maintain an understanding of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment, supported the Unit Manager in the control of departmental budget.

To be responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical and physical resources.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Registration as an RSCN Or RN(Child) on the NMC register
Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to further study.
Teaching and assessing qualification . Mentorship / sign off Mentorship.
PALS/ APLS / EPLS provider

Desirable

Holds Leo/RCN Leadership Course or equivalent (Certificate of Achievement) or working towards
Appropriate experience and competent in areas of expanded practice such as Cannulation and venepuncture, ECG recording.
Interest and academic ability to undertake further education in paediatric care (Expansion to practice documents)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Minimum of 3 years post registration experience.
Ability to prioritise workload.
Experience in undertaking annual staff appraisals and supporting the achievement of staff objectives.
Knowledge and experience of dealing with Child Protection / Safeguarding Children.

Desirable

Evidence of leadership roles and developing teams.
Evidence of supporting staff and dealing with difficult or challenging situations.

skills

Essential

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Able to provide care to a group of children with complex needs without supervision.
Able to lead junior members of the ward team.
Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds.

Person Specification

Educations, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Registration as an RSCN Or RN(Child) on the NMC register
Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to further study.
Teaching and assessing qualification . Mentorship / sign off Mentorship.
PALS/ APLS / EPLS provider

Desirable

Holds Leo/RCN Leadership Course or equivalent (Certificate of Achievement) or working towards
Appropriate experience and competent in areas of expanded practice such as Cannulation and venepuncture, ECG recording.
Interest and academic ability to undertake further education in paediatric care (Expansion to practice documents)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Minimum of 3 years post registration experience.
Ability to prioritise workload.
Experience in undertaking annual staff appraisals and supporting the achievement of staff objectives.
Knowledge and experience of dealing with Child Protection / Safeguarding Children.

Desirable

Evidence of leadership roles and developing teams.
Evidence of supporting staff and dealing with difficult or challenging situations.

skills

Essential

Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Able to provide care to a group of children with complex needs without supervision.
Able to lead junior members of the ward team.
Able to communicate effectively with people from varied social, cultural and professional backgrounds.

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Clifonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Clifonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)