Clinical Lead

Athona Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Nurse Leader with Eating Disorder experience to step into the role of Clinical Lead within a Private Hospital. This full-time permanent position in High Wycombe offers a competitive salary and the chance to lead clinical services while working closely with a dedicated team. You will play a crucial role in developing and delivering hospital strategies, ensuring high standards of care, and managing resources effectively. If you are a forward-thinking individual with a commitment to quality improvement and leadership, this is the perfect role to advance your career and make a significant impact in the field of mental health care.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Based on Outcomes

Generous Annual Leave

Birthday Off

Paid Sick Leave

Free Car Parking

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Professional NMC registration and RMN/RNLD qualification required.
• Strong clinical experience in Eating Disorders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical services operations and expert nursing care.
• Manage staffing levels and ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Conduct clinical investigations and oversee governance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Experience in Eating Disorders

Decision-Making Skills

Quality Improvement Projects

Communication Skills

Proactive Problem Solving

Integrity and Professional Boundaries

Education

NMC Registration

Mental Health (RMN) or Learning Disability (RNLD) Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Lead
Specialty: Eating Disorders
Band / Grade: Director of Clinical Services/Matron/Team Lead/Clinical Lead
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: £60,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse Leader that has Eating Disorder experience and is wanting to progress to a Clinical Lead within a Private Hospital in High Wycombe. This is a full-time permanent position.

The role is available to start ASAP but can accommodate notice periods of up to 8 weeks. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000.

Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Hospital Director, the Clinical Lead is a member of the hospital Senior Management Team and is responsible for the leadership and delivery of clinical services operations, expert nursing care, and working closely with therapy colleagues and medical staff within the hospital.
The Clinical Lead plays a key part in developing and delivering the hospital strategy, providing operational and clinical leadership to the team.
You will deputise for the Hospital Director in their absence and have overall responsibility for all clinical departments’ performance and governance.
As the Clinical Lead, you will manage the ward and resources effectively, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and skill mix of nursing experience and skills, including effective rota management (12 weeks in advance), annual leave/training arrangements, and sickness and absence management.
You will undertake and complete clinical investigations and complaints, as well as HR investigations, ensuring these are completed thoroughly, promptly, and to a high standard.

To be eligible for this role, you must have:

• Professional NMC registration.
• Mental Health (RMN) or Learning Disability (RNLD) qualification.
• Strong clinical experience in Eating Disorders and evidence of continuing professional development.
• A detailed understanding of statutory regulations is essential.
• Passion for providing high-quality care and continuous improvement.
• Experience in devising and undertaking quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills.
• Forward-thinking, proactive, and creative.
• The ability to deal with multiple issues simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment.
• High levels of integrity and boundaries.

As a valued employee, you will receive:
Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
Bonus based on outcomes.
Generous annual leave entitlement + your birthday off.
Paid sick leave (after qualifying period).
Free car parking.
Contributory pension scheme.

Interested in applying?
If this role suits your skills and experience, apply today, and our team will contact you to discuss the details.