Care Transfer Hub Clinical Lead

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter seeks a Care Transfer Hub Clinical Lead to oversee hospital discharge pathways and enhance patient flow. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive clinical experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, ensuring efficient service delivery across the organization.

Benefits

Occupational Health Services

Staff Discounts

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in hospital and community settings.
• Ability to lead and implement change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for clinical teams and operational colleagues.
• Continuously improve quality and efficacy of clinical practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Resolution

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

The Care Transfer Hub Clinical Lead will provide clinical and professional leadership for clinicians and service leads across the Community Care Group, specifically within the Care Transfer Hubs at RDE Wonford and North Devon District Hospital.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The post holder will have senior clinical oversight of the hospital discharge pathways (from both acute sites) and will support the teams to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of assessment and interventions to support hospital discharge. They will work with colleagues within the Care Group (in Community on the Intermediate Care Pathways) and across the organisation with ward clinicians, site practitioners, etc., with a focus on improving patient flow through the Care Transfer Hubs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide visible and accessible leadership for clinical teams, operational colleagues, patients, and service users.
• Represent the Care Group at Trust-wide and System level meetings.
• Continuously review and improve the quality and efficacy of clinical practice and care.
• Offer professional advice and support in complex clinical situations, interpreting Trust and national guidance.
• Act as a positive role model, upholding Trust values and professional behaviour.

The ideal candidate for the Care Transfer Hub Clinical Lead role will possess extensive clinical experience within both hospital and community settings. They will have demonstrated their ability to lead and implement change effectively at both team and service levels. Skilled in managing their own time and competing priorities, the candidate will be adept at synthesising information from various sources and translating it into professional guidance.

Experience working across organizational boundaries is essential, as is the ability to lead successful projects, audits, and service changes. The candidate must exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate effectively. A thorough understanding of relevant professional codes of conduct and standards is required.

Please note, the Job Description attached is subject to matching.

Working hours per week

To Be Confirmed

Interview Date:

To Be Confirmed

For Further information about the role or to discuss the role further, please email Lisa Deighton, Administrator on

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As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over [number] staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than [number] people, cover more than [number] square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do; click here to find out more.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD, or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit.

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED-rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role interests you, we would love to hear from you.