Clinical Team Lead for the development of HCPs and Virtual Ward

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Band 7 clinical leader for community services. The role involves both clinical work and service development focusing on home care and virtual ward strategies. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and demonstrate leadership abilities and knowledge of clinical best practices. The position offers a full-time, permanent contract with a competitive salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of current best practice in relevant clinical area.
• Awareness of local / national drivers and Clinical Governance.
• Knowledge of risk management, audit, evaluation and use of outcome measures.

Responsibilities

• Drive high standards of clinical practice, professional development, and service improvement across the community collaborative.
• Develop Home Care Practitioner services and Virtual Ward models to support safe patient flow.
• Provide expert clinical guidance, foster continuous improvement, and champion equality.

Skills

Leadership skills

Good IT literacy

Communication skills

Knowledge of current best practice

Education

Diploma / Degree in relevant qualification

Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses / CPD

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for someone experienced in working in community settings. The role involves both clinical work and service development to advance the home care practitioner and virtual ward services, which are vital for supporting patients at home and managing patient flow, especially during winter pressures. The post-holder will play a key role in developing these services in line with local and national strategies to improve patient care and outcomes. The role requires someone who can work effectively across different staff groups, show initiative, work independently, and perform well under pressure, particularly when patient flow is challenged.

Main duties

The post-holder will be a key senior leader within NCIC, responsible for driving high standards of clinical practice, professional development, and service improvement across the community collaborative. They will lead initiatives to embed evidence-based care, support education and research, and ensure alignment with the Trust\'s clinical priorities and national strategies.

This pivotal role combines clinical and operational leadership, focusing on the development of the Home Care Practitioner service and Virtual Wards. The post-holder will contribute to designing and scaling virtual ward models that support safe patient flow, timely discharges, and winter resilience planning.

They will provide expert clinical guidance, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. Working closely with clinical and managerial colleagues, they will lead practice development initiatives that enhance staff experience, promote multidisciplinary teamwork, and improve outcomes for patients.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time:

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted: 11 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Wigton Hospital, Wigton, CA7 9DD

Responsibilities

• Drive high standards of clinical practice, professional development, and service improvement across the community collaborative.
• Lead initiatives to embed evidence-based care, support education and research, and align with clinical priorities and national strategies.
• Develop Home Care Practitioner services and Virtual Ward models to support safe patient flow and winter resilience.
• Provide expert clinical guidance, foster continuous improvement, and champion equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Promote multidisciplinary teamwork and improve patient outcomes through practice development initiatives.

Qualifications and requirements

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in relevant qualification
• Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses / CPD
• Good knowledge of current best practice in relevant clinical area
• Awareness of local / national drivers and Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of risk management, audit, evaluation and use of outcome measures
• Leadership skills and ability to work under pressure
• Good IT literacy and communication skills

Desirable

• Relevant validated clinical courses
• Leadership / management course
• Clinical Educators course
• Research experience

Personal and other requirements

• Flexible and adaptable; proactive and team-oriented
• Willing to work in different locations across the locality
• Ability to travel independently
• Commitment to equality and diversity

Important information

Disclosures: DBS checks are required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and Disclosure to the DBS. UK registration with relevant professional body required. Applications from those who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered.