UTC Clinical Manager - Sunderland

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sunderland Royal urgent treatment centre, run by Partnering Health, seeks a Clinical Manager who will lead the clinical team, mentor nurses and paramedics, and maintain high standards of patient care. The role includes weekend management shifts and developing new clinical pathways.

Applicants should be registered nurses or paramedics with advanced clinical practice training and independent prescribing, with at least six years post registration. Leadership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate certificate level 7 in Advanced Clinical Practice required or working towards a PG diploma/MSc.
• Independent prescribing qualification is required for practice autonomy.
• Red dot/IRMER qualification and competence in x-ray interpretation.
• Mentoring qualification or demonstrated mentoring experience.
• Demonstrated continuing professional development in relevant clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team in the urgent treatment centre.
• Train and mentor newer paramedics and nurses.
• Work clinical hours in the treatment room and lead by example.
• Develop new clinical pathways and projects with UTC leadership.
• Cover weekends and support the team during busy periods on management shifts.
• Maintain a consistently high standard of patient care.
• Work as part of a team and autonomously without regular supervision.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Workload prioritisation

Education

Postgraduate certificate level 7 in Advanced Clinical Practice

Independent prescribing qualification

Red dot/IRMER qualification (x-ray interpretation)

Mentoring qualification

Job description

This is a Clinical Manager post at the Sunderland Royal urgent treatment centre, run by Partnering Health. The clinician leads the clinical team, trains and mentors newer paramedics and nurses, and keeps working clinical shifts in the treatment room. The role also involves weekend work, management shifts and developing new clinical pathways with the UTC leadership team. Fit depends on being a registered nurse or paramedic with advanced clinical practice training and independent prescribing, with at least six years post registration.

What the job involves

• Lead the clinical team in the urgent treatment centre
• Train and mentor newer paramedics and nurses
• Work clinical hours in the treatment room and lead by example
• Work with the UTC leadership team to develop new clinical pathways and projects
• Cover weekends and support the team during busy periods on management shifts
• Maintain a consistently high standard of patient care
• Work as part of a team and autonomously without regular supervision

Qualifications

• Postgraduate certificate level 7 in Advanced Clinical Practice, working towards a PG diploma or MSc
• Independent prescribing qualification
• Red dot/IRMER qualification and competence in x-ray interpretation
• Mentoring qualification
• Demonstrable good standard of continuing professional development

Registration & licences

• Current professional registration as a nurse or paramedic with no restrictions to practice

Experience

• At least six years working full time post registration, ideally in a senior role
• At least two years working in a UTC or emergency department as an autonomous practitioner
• Independent prescribing with at least two years post qualification
• Significant minor injury and illness experience
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including listening skills, and approachable
• Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Authorised to work in the UK and the EEC

Nice to have

• Leadership or management qualification
• Advanced life support (ALS) qualification
• Primary care experience