Clinical Lead in Stroke

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a Clinical Lead to enhance service delivery and patient experience. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with senior leaders to ensure clinical quality and safety while driving innovation and staff development. The position demands strong leadership and strategic thinking to navigate the complexities of health care, particularly in East London. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and inclusion, where your contributions will significantly impact patient care and staff satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience at senior clinician level (Band 8c or above).
• Proven record of innovation or transformation in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for performance of speciality teams in healthcare delivery.
• Foster a culture of learning and innovation within the team.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Education

Ongoing professional development

Job description

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Main duties of the job

The post holder will be jointly accountable for the overall performance of the speciality teams in delivering national and local health care priorities, ensuring clinical quality, patient safety, and improving patient experience.

The Clinical Lead will work closely with their Clinical Director and in a team comprising Service and General Managers, and Senior nurses. As part of this team, the post holder will be responsible for delivering services against standards for quality, safety, activity, financial management, and workforce. The Clinical Lead will demonstrate strong partnership working and collaboration with other senior leaders.

The Clinical Lead will foster a culture of learning and innovation, aligning with education and research. They will work with leadership teams across the Trust to promote good performance, address poor performance, and support staff in resolving concerns. They will model the attitudes and behaviors of a senior clinical leader, aligning with the Trust's values to improve health, reduce inequalities, and promote equality among staff and patients.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, committed to excellence and innovation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we are now focused on continuous improvement to provide safe, high-quality care and an outstanding work environment, guided by our WeCare values and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the official job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

Person specification

Experience

• Senior clinician level (Band 8c or above for AfC staff)
• Leadership and management experience
• Experience in clinical governance and patient safety measures
• Proven record of innovation or transformation
• Interest in staff development
• Partnership working experience
• Strategic direction setting
• Experience in addressing poor performance
• Financial target achievement
• Experience working across specialties or sites

Skills

• Strong leadership skills
• Strategic thinking and clear vision articulation
• Policy development skills at departmental level
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Interpersonal skills to influence and motivate
• Prioritization and demand management
• Ability to lead change and encourage innovation in services

Knowledge

• Understanding of current health and social care contexts, and research
• Knowledge of East London-specific issues
• Understanding of primary care, social care, and commissioning systems
• Familiarity with Trust priorities

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Interest or experience in quality improvement methodologies