Clinical Team Leader

Wirral Community Health and Care; Wirral; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Team Leader for the Urgent Community Response Service in Wirral. You will provide operational and clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering rapid assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and care to patients in their own homes, within the Community Integrated Response Team.

The role focuses on safe, person-centred care, service delivery, staff development and driving continuous improvement to reduce

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or relevant body.
• Degree or Diploma in a relevant clinical area.
• Evidence of portfolio of knowledge, skills and professional development.
• MSC in Advanced Practice.
• V300 independent nurse prescriber qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, patient‑centred assessment, treatment and care in patients' homes and community settings.
• Alternating into the Shift Leader role to oversee daily operational management of the caseload.
• Act as a clinical expert and support junior staff with supervision and mentorship.
• Support service improvements, audits, governance processes and staff wellbeing.
• Deputise for the Service Lead as required and represent the service in meetings.
• Help develop innovative pathways and models of care within community care provision.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in clinical area

MSC in Advanced Practice

V300 independent prescriber

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Main area Urgent community Response Team Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (to cover 7 day service 8-8) Job ref 844-8298505

Site Urgent Community Response Team Town Wirral Salary £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust's common purpose:

We will support you and your community to live well.

Our values:

Compassion
Supportive and caring, listeningto others.

Open
Communicating openly, honestly and sharing ideas.

Trust
Trusted to deliver, feeling valued and safe.

Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality community health and care services which are responsive to the needs of our local population. Services are delivered by our dedicated and innovative multi disciplinary professionals and supported by equally committed staff behind the scenes. We strive to continue developing and improving our services by working with and listening to our populations, partners, commissioners and staff.
WCHC offers you a great opportunity to be a part of a talented, passionate and committed team delivering excellent community based services across Cheshire and Merseyside.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Team Leader within the Urgent Community Response (UCR) Service at Wirral has become available within The Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust , the right candidate will provide operational and clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering rapid assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and care to patients in their own homes. Working within the Community Integrated Response Team (CIRT) , you will ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care for individuals experiencing a health crisis and at risk of hospital admission.

You will lead and support a diverse team of healthcare professionals, promoting collaborative working and maintaining high standards of clinical practice. The role involves overseeing service delivery, managing resources, supporting staff development, and driving continuous improvement to ensure patients receive timely interventions that maximise independence and enable them to remain safely at home wherever possible.

The Clinical Team Leader will work closely with health, social care, and system partners to coordinate care, improve patient outcomes, and contribute to the strategic objectives of the Trust by reducing avoidable hospital admissions and supporting admission avoidance pathways.

Main duties of the job

Providing high-quality, patient-centred assessment, treatment, and care to patients within their own homes and community settings,

• Working clinically within the service to assess complex patients, formulate management plans, and coordinate multidisciplinary interventions to meet patient needs.
• Alternating into the Shift Leader role to oversee daily operational management of the caseload, ensuring referrals are appropriately triaged, allocated, and managed in line with service priorities and response times.
• Acting as a source of clinical expertise and support
• Supporting junior staff through supervision, mentorship, clinical coaching, and competency development to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Supporting the implementation of service improvements, quality initiatives, audits, and governance processes to enhance patient outcomes and service performance.
• Contributing to workforce management responsibilities, including sickness management, performance conversations, annual appraisals, and staff wellbeing support.
• Deputising for the Service Lead when required, providing operational and clinical leadership, representing the service at meetings, and ensuring continuity of service delivery.
• Supporting the development of innovative pathways and models of care that enhance integrated, community-based service provision.

Working for our organisation

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust’s policies, at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Clinical Team Leader will work as part of the Urgent Community Response Service, providing a combination of direct clinical care and operational leadership. The post holder will undertake face-to-face clinical assessments and interventions for patients referred to the service, whilst alternating into the Shift Leader role to support effective service delivery, caseload management, and clinical oversight

Qualifications and professional training

• Registered with the Health care professionals council or relevant professional body (if appropriate)
• Degree/ Diploma in relevant clinical area
• Evidence of portfolio of knowledge, skills and professional development
• MSC in Advanced Practice
• V300 independent nurse prescriber qualification

Experience and knowledge

• Experience of leading a clinical team
• Experience of operational and strategic planning
• Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary and multi-agency work
• Ability to manage staff effectively and get results through teamwork

skills and attributes

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills at multi disciplinary level
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages
• Evidence of self-management, organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrates negotiation skills through working in partnership with others
• Problem recognition and problem solving skills, including conflict resolution
• Ability to work to regular, tight deadlines
• Ability to produce high quality reports
• Networking Skills
• Able to adopt a whole systems approach to strategic thinking
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with staff from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to hold others to account for delivery of clinical care and outcomes
• Ability to assess impact of service changes on wider organisational policy / practice
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work flexibly as part of an out of hours rota
• Able to build effective relationships that engage and support individuals and teams in change
• Ability to influence and negotiate
• Access to a car for work purposes

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record system.

For further information explaining how we use your information in line with GDPR please see our ‘Guidance for applicants’ document under the section 'Additional documentation'.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.WCHC is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of disability, age, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender status. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and are keen to support reasonable adjustments to support our new and existing staff.

We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as aVeteran Aware NHS Trust and are pleased to share that we recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation, in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme . We support the armed forces as an employer; recognising the experiences and skills ex-military personnel have gained through their service.

Further Information:

Closing Dates:

The Trust reserves the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received.

Reference Information:

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/ education history over the last three years and include valid business email addresses for them. The Trust will not accept personal references from friends or family.

Salary Expectations:

The Trust pays staff in line with national NHS Terms and Conditions. Relevant experience may be considered when salary offers are made. For all part-time positions, salaries are pro-rata.

Restricted Applications:

Staff on the Trust's Redeployment Register will be given priority access to vacancies at their substantive band.

Flexible Working:

Flexible working is very important to the Trust in both the provision of this to staff and also in staff supporting the provision of our services.

A.I. Tools:

Please note, the selection processes at Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.

English Language:

In order to comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, we are required to ensure that all employees possess the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English. If you have not studied at an English speaking institute, or do not possess an English language qualification, you should provide evidence in your application of how you meet this requirement.

Student Visas:

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information:

The cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to discharging its statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults and will support staff to fulfil this duty.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications.