Clinical Team Leader

Yorkshire Community Healthcare; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Job summary

Yorkshire Community Care is seeking an experienced Clinical Team Leader to oversee a multidisciplinary clinical team across the region, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care. You will support professional development and lead governance activities.

The role requires 3+ years in complex care with leadership experience, nursing qualification, and active NMC registration. Flexible shifts and leadership duties are expected as part of the service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' clinical experience in complex care with evidence of leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead teams and build relationships with families and partner agencies.
• Strong clinical skills with knowledge of complex needs including PEG feeding, medication administration and respiratory/airway management.
• Ability to manage risk, incidents and safeguarding with a calm, proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.
• Coordinate day-to-day clinical operations, including rostering, caseload allocation and clinical governance activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, organisational policies and best practice guidance.
• Undertake regular clinical audits, risk assessments and incident reviews; implement action plans to drive improvements.
• Provide expert clinical oversight for complex care needs, including catheter and PEG management, medication management and airway/respiratory support where required.
• Support recruitment, induction and ongoing training; identify development needs and facilitate competency sign-off and reflective practice.
• Act as a point of contact for families, carers and external healthcare professionals, promoting collaborative and holistic care planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure clear, timely communication across the team and with stakeholders.
• Contribute to service development, policy review and quality improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes for people we support.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Clinical governance

Risk management

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven Clinical Team Leader to join our compassionate team at Yorkshire Community Care. This leadership role will support our services across the region, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred clinical care and the professional development of clinical staff.

This is a highly rewarding position where you will make a tangible difference to the lives of the people we support and influence the standard of care across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care.

• Coordinate day-to-day clinical operations, including rostering, caseload allocation and clinical governance activities.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, organisational policies and best practice guidance.

• Undertake regular clinical audits, risk assessments and incident reviews; implement action plans to drive improvements.

• Provide expert clinical oversight for complex care needs, including catheter and PEG management, medication management and airway/respiratory support where required.

• Support recruitment, induction and ongoing training; identify development needs and facilitate competency sign-off and reflective practice.

• Act as a point of contact for families, carers and external healthcare professionals, promoting collaborative and holistic care planning.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure clear, timely communication across the team and with stakeholders.

• Contribute to service development, policy review and quality improvement initiatives to enhance outcomes for people we support.

Person Specification

• Registered healthcare professional qualification relevant to the role (e.g. registered nurse) and current registration with the appropriate regulatory body.

• Minimum of 3 years' clinical experience in complex care, with evidence of leadership or supervisory responsibilities.

• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of complex needs including PEG feeding, medication administration and respiratory/airway management (training can be provided for specific equipment).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to lead teams and build strong relationships with families and partner agencies.

• Proven ability to manage risk, incidents and safeguarding concerns with a calm, resilient and proactive approach.

• Confident in audit, quality assurance and implementing practice improvements.

• Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs and to provide clinical cover as required, including occasional evenings or weekend duties.

• Nursing qualification

• Valid NMC pin

What We Offer

Competitive pay and enhanced rates for leadership responsibilities.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Funded training and professional development opportunities, including career progression.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and supportive, inclusive team culture.

• Exclusive employee benefits and discounts.

About Yorkshire Community Care

We are a dedicated organisation that provides complex care and support to adults with additional needs. Our teams are passionate about empowering people to live independent and fulfilling lives. We believe in kindness, compassion and creating opportunities for both our clients and our staff.

Safeguarding and Diversity

Yorkshire Community Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All applicants will undergo robust pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and references. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds — everyone is valued, included and supported to thrive.

Shift Pattern

Flexible working pattern to meet service needs; will include occasional weekend and evening shifts.