Strategic Clinical Lead Nurse – All Age Continuing Care

North East & North Cumbria ICB; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

North East & North Cumbria ICB is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Lead Nurse to provide expert clinical oversight and strategic leadership across All Age Continuing Care. The role focuses on NHS Continuing Healthcare and Complex Care pathways, with collaboration across partners to deliver safe, person-centred care.

The post demands extensive post-registration experience, leadership capabilities, and experience in NHS Continuing Care and education programmes.

Qualifications

• NMC or Social Work England current registration.
• Masters level degree with post graduate diploma level specialist knowledge and/or equivalent experience.
• Extensive post registration experience, some at senior clinical level.
• Previous leadership experience with ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Extensive NHS Continuing Care experience.
• Evidence of leading education and/ or training programmes.
• Experience with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health.
• Community experience.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to produce concise reports and graphs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical oversight and visible professional leadership across All Age Continuing Care.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners to shape high-quality, safe, and person-centred care.
• Ensure alignment with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and Complex Care pathways.
• Lead programmes of education and training as required.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Strategic planning

Team coordination

Education

Masters level degree with post-graduate diploma or equivalent

NMC or Social Work England Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pivot tables

Job description

North East & North Cumbria ICB is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Lead Nurse to provide expert clinical oversight and strategic leadership across All Age Continuing Care. The role focuses on NHS Continuing Healthcare and Complex Care pathways, with collaboration across partners to deliver safe, person-centred care.

The post demands extensive post-registration experience, leadership capabilities, and experience in NHS Continuing Care and education programmes.