Clinical Lead

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Clinical Lead to oversee a dynamic community therapy team. This role involves ensuring effective, patient-centered care while collaborating with various clinical teams. The ideal candidate will provide clinical leadership, partake in strategic planning, and support service improvement initiatives. Join a committed team that values caring, safety, and excellence in delivering outstanding care.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount at various retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Skills in leadership and team management within a clinical setting.
• Ability to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based care.
• Experience in collaborative working with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure safe and effective patient care across the locality.
• Represent the service at senior-level meetings and contribute to planning.

Job description

About The Role

Do you have the skills and progressive approach to lead a dynamic community therapy team? Whether your day could include anything from “How do we get a lightbulb changed in the office?”, “We have three urgent response referrals and minimal capacity”, or “We need you to represent the service at a senior‑level performance meeting”, if you’re still smiling and interested, we want to hear from you!

As Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high‑quality therapy services within the community. This varied and rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a real difference to patient care and service development.

Main Duties

• Provide clinical leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team, including Therapists, Mental Health Registered Nurse, Assistant Practitioners, Rehab Assistants and Administrators.
• Ensure safe, effective, and evidence‑based care for patients across the locality.
• Work collaboratively with other community teams such as District Nursing, Community Hospitals and Health Care Professional (HCP) teams.
• Represent the service at senior‑level meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
• Support operational management and service improvement initiatives.

Oxford Health is a great place to work. When making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values: “Caring, safe and excellent”

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sian Pateman, Job title: Operations manager, Email address: [e-mail], Telephone number: 07793317760