Care Transfer Hub Clinical Lead

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Devon seeks a Care Transfer Hub Clinical Lead to oversee hospital discharge pathways and ensure efficient patient flow. The role requires extensive clinical experience, leadership skills, and a commitment to improving care quality. This position offers flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Occupational health services

Support for professional development

Staff discounts

NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive clinical experience in hospital and community settings.
• Experience managing projects, audits, and service changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for clinical teams and operational colleagues.
• Continuously improve quality and efficacy of clinical practice.
• Act as a positive role model, upholding Trust values.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

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 (e.g., 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 will possess extensive clinical experience within both hospital and community settings, demonstrate leadership and change implementation skills, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working across organizational boundaries and managing projects, audits, and service changes is essential. A thorough understanding of relevant professional codes of conduct and standards is required.

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

Working Pattern:

37.5 hours per week

Interview Date:

To Be Confirmed

Further Information:

For further information or to discuss the role further, please email Lisa Deighton at [e-mail].

Our Commitment to Diversity

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce.

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

Additional Information

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

The Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

We are the largest employer in Devon, with over 15,000 staff, providing a wide range of services to over 615,000 people across more than 2,000 square miles. Our services include emergency, specialist, and general medical care, as well as integrated health and social care services, primary care, and more. We are committed to innovation and research to provide world-class care.

Benefits

We offer flexible working, generous annual leave, occupational health services, support for professional development, and various financial benefits including staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, and the NHS Pension scheme. We are dedicated to supporting your work-life balance and professional growth.