Clinical Lead for Bed Based Care

First Community Health and Care; Caterham Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Flexible working

Training and development

Job summary

First Community Health and Care is seeking an experienced leader to join the Intermediate Bed-Based Care Service leadership team in a part-time role (30 hours per week). You will provide professional leadership, drive quality improvement, and lead an Integrated Multidisciplinary Team model with system partners to improve patient flow and outcomes.

The post holder will support workforce development and maintain a patient-centered approach focused on safety and experience, while aligning with

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare leadership and management.
• Strong collaboration with partners across health and social care.
• Commitment to improving patient outcomes and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to the Intermediate Bed-Based Care Service and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Lead the development and implementation of an Integrated Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Model of Care with system partners.
• Oversee discharge planning and transfer of care processes to improve patient flow and outcomes.
• Support workforce development and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team within our Intermediate Bed-Based Care Service. assessment, offering care and rehabilitation for patients and work with them to identify their own goals.

The successful postholder will provide professional leadership and contribute to the ongoing development of a responsive, high-quality service that can adapt to changing demands and support wider health and social care system priorities.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations, you will play a key role in driving service development, delivering transformational change, and supporting system-wide initiatives that improve outcomes for our local community.

You will be expected to demonstrate strong, inclusive leadership, empowering staff and fostering a positive culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced and motivated leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and improving services.

You will lead on quality improvement initiatives, support the development of innovative models of care, and ensure that patient experience, safety, and outcomes remain at the heart of service delivery.

This is a part time role working 30 hours per week., As a valued member of the leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic and operational direction, support workforce development, and contribute to the continued success and evolution of the Intermediate Bed-Based Care Service, ensuring it remains responsive to the needs of patients, carers, and the wider healthcare system.

The postholder will lead by example, demonstrating First Communitys values and behaviours while fostering a culture of empowerment, innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development.

They will support, manage and develop staff, ensuring the workforce has the skills and capability required to meet organisational objectives and deliver excellent patient outcomes.

A key responsibility is leading the development and implementation of an Integrated Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Model of Care, working closely with system partners to improve integration, patient flow and service effectiveness.

The role involves maintaining oversight of hospital discharge policies and transfer of care processes, ensuring compliance with national and local requirements and embedding these within operational practice.

First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.

We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.

If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.