Clinical Lead

CLARKSON PLC; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic clinical governance lead to enhance the standards of medical training and care. This role involves leading quality improvement projects, conducting needs assessments, and ensuring compliance with clinical governance standards across various organizations. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for empowering healthcare professionals. Join a dedicated team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact on emergency preparedness and response capabilities in critical situations. If you are driven and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical practice dealing with trauma and resuscitation.
• Ability to deliver training across various staff levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead on clinical governance and quality improvement projects.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with external standards.
• Deliver training and support on trauma and resuscitation.

Skills

Drive and self-motivation

Relationship building

Collaboration

Resilience

Problem-solving

Professional integrity

Education

Current professional registration with NMC or HCPC

ALS, APLS, PHTLS certifications

Level 3 Teaching & Assessing qualification

GIC / GIC instructor

Full UK driving license

Tools

Quality improvement plans

Clinical governance committees

Safety alerts and clinical documents

Job description

Gibb Medical & Rescue, based in the UK with offices in the USA and Europe, are leaders in the provision of high-quality pre-hospital and in-hospital care training, clinical governance, medical equipment and offshore medics. Founded in 2005, our mission is to enhance the standards of immediate medical care through comprehensive training programs, cutting-edge resources, and expert-led clinical governance.

At Gibb Medical & Rescue, we are committed to empowering first responders, healthcare professionals, and organisations across various sectors with the skills and knowledge needed to provide effective medical intervention in critical situations.

Our team of highly experienced clinicians and educators is dedicated to delivering evidence-based training tailored to the unique needs of each client. We pride ourselves on our ability to adapt and innovate, ensuring that our training programs and services remain at the forefront of best practice in trauma care. With a focus on quality, reliability, and excellence, Trauma Resus has established itself as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to enhance their emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Our commitment to improving outcomes for individuals in critical situations drives us to continually expand our reach and impact.

Role Summary

The post holder will lead on all aspects of clinical governance to a number of organisations from different industries across the client group of Trauma Resus.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead on various aspects of internal clinical governance as directed by the director of quality / Head of Clinical Governance / Chief Medical Officer.
• Attend all internal clinical governance meetings.
• Lead on various quality improvement projects.
• Lead on all external clinical governance matters with respective clients including:
  • Conducting first aid / medical needs assessments.
  • Producing quality improvement plans.
  • Forming clinical governance committees.
  • Chairing clinical governance meetings in the absence of the medical director.
  • Conducting quality assurance audits.
  • Testing emergency response plans.
  • Detailed report writing.
  • Acting as a professional subject matter expert and represent the values and ethos of Trauma Resus at all times.
  • Provide clinical advice.
  • Support the delivery of cold debriefs following a serious incident.
• Ensure contractual commitments are maintained regarding frequency of calls / audits / meetings with respective clients.
• Ensure the external audit programme is completed as per the audit schedule and reports are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure all actions identified as part of the audit process are actioned within agreed timescales.
• Provide support and advise on all matters relating to trauma, resuscitation, first aid and associated training courses in line with Trauma Resus courses, policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide advice on the procurement of equipment.
• Support the production of training material and ensure it remains current and in line with best practice, current evidence-based guidelines and recommendations.
• Produce safety alerts, position statements and other clinical documents.
• Escalate any concerns to the appropriate associate medical director or chief medical officer.
• Support the design and delivery of internal instructor training days.
• Act as a mentor / preceptor for new staff.
• Deliver training across the UK on a variety of Trauma Resus courses (as required).
• Care for all issued training equipment in line with TRS guidance.
• Ensure all external accreditation criteria are fulfilled and maintained.
• Support Trauma Resus exhibitions and conferences as required.
• Support the preparation of equipment orders as required.
• Provide offshore medic cover, once qualified, if required.
• Additional/ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

We invite applications from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change.
• Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport.
• Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results.
• Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt.
• Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.
• Professional integrity and a respect for company values.

Other requirements

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with either NMC or HCPC.
• ALS, APLS, PHTLS.
• Level 3 Teaching & Assessing qualification or equivalent.
• GIC / GIC instructor.
• Full UK driving license.
• Human Factors.
• Leadership & Management.
• Internal Quality Assurance or commitment to achieve.
• Health & Safety.

Experience

• Clinical practice dealing with patients suffering from trauma and requiring resuscitation.
• Delivering training to a range of staff at different grades.
• Leading & managing a team.
• Influencing people outside of your organisation.
• Managing risk and leading on clinical governance issues.
• Working with accrediting bodies.

Knowledge and skills

• Understanding challenges faced when delivering pre-hospital care.
• Excellent organisation and administration skills.