Senior Clinical Advisor

Athona Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Revalidation support

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

NHS roles access

Dedicated consultant

Referral scheme

Job summary

Athona Limited is seeking a Senior Clinical Advisor to support the NHS 111 service in Croydon, London. This locum role offers both full-time and part-time hours with flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, in an office setting.

You will deliver remote clinical assessments, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely patient care while contributing to audits and governance. A strong nursing background is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Significant post-registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
• NHS Pathways-trained or MTS trained
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Passion for patient safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver remote clinical assessments and advice using NHS Pathways and clinical judgment.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and escalation support to Clinical Advisors and other team members.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate and timely patient care.
• Contribute to audits, service improvement initiatives, and clinical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Title: Senior Clinical Advisor

Specialty: Clinical Assessment
Band / Grade: 6
Location: Croydon ( NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care)
Salary range: £21.81-44.19

Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for Senior Clinical Advisor to work with an NHS 111 Service in Croydon, London. This full-time/part-time locum position is based in a office environment, with proposed working hours of Days/Nights/ Flexible shifts including evening and weekends.

The role is set to begin on as soon as possible and offers continuity, offering an hourly rate of PAYE only.

What sets this role apart is the continuity with a regular shifts and flexible hours, and the opportunity to work in a NHS 111 service, offering an exceptional opportunity for candidates seeking professional growth and flexibility.

To be eligible, you must have:

Registered Nurse (NMC)
Significant post-registration experience in urgent care, primary care, or emergency settings.
NHS Pathways-trained or MTS trained
Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
Passion for patient safety and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Senior Clinical Advisor, you’ll lead by example in providing expert clinical assessment, supporting frontline staff, and contributing to service excellence. You will:

• Deliver remote clinical assessments and advice using NHS Pathways and clinical judgment.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and escalation support to Clinical Advisors and other team members.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate and timely patient care.
• Contribute to audits, service improvement initiatives, and clinical governance.

Why work with Athona?

We are one of the UK’s leading on-framework healthcare recruitment agencies. With over 20 years of experience in this field, we pride ourselves on taking great care in every candidate we place. Our team of experts are always on hand to support you.

What We Offer:

• Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support team
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Access to exclusive NHS roles through our preferred supplier status
• A dedicated consultant offering tailored support
• A generous referral scheme