UTC Clinical Manager – Sunderland

PHL Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike2Work Scheme

DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PHL Group in Sunderland UTC is seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Manager to lead the clinical team and drive high standards of patient care within the department. The role requires an experienced nurse or paramedic with independent prescribing status, post‑graduate clinical qualifications, and a track record in UTC/ED settings.

You will mentor staff and help develop new clinical pathways while managing operational tasks.

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse or paramedic with current registration and no restrictions.
• PGc level 7 in Advanced Clinical Practice; working towards higher qualifications.
• Six years post‑registration experience, ideally in a senior role.
• At least 2 years in UTC/ED as autonomous practitioner.
• Independent prescribing qualification with ≥2 years post qualification.
• Significant minor injury and illness experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the UTC clinical team and develop pathways and projects.
• Work clinically in the treatment room to support the team and lead by example.
• Collaborate with UTC leadership on governance and service improvements.
• Occasional weekend work to support busy periods and cover shifts.

Skills

Independent prescriber

Autonomous practitioner

Education

Postgraduate certificate (PGc) in Advanced Clinical Practice

Working towards postgraduate diploma/MSc

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and competent Clinical Manager (CM) to become part of our team at the Sunderland urgent treatment centre (UTC). This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinician to lead the clinical team and continue to deliver a consistent high standard of patient care within the department.

The successful applicant should be a registered nurse or paramedic with an excellent level of experience and knowledge of minor illness or injury presentations, from either an urgent care or emergency department background. The applicant should be an independent prescriber and have a good skill set that can contribute to the clinical expertise in the department. The role will involve working closely with the UTC leadership team to progress the department in developing new clinical pathways, agreed projects, and management tasks.

As the UTC continues to recruit roles for paramedics and nurses, the CM will also be responsible for leading in the training and mentoring of newer staff. The role will involve working clinical hours in the treatment room to not only support the team, but ‘lead by example’. There is an expectation this will also involve working some weekends and supporting the team during busy periods while on management shifts. The successful applicant should have a high degree of ability to work well as part of team, but also autonomously without regular supervision.

Partnering Health Group (PHL) are an established and expanding healthcare organisation responsible for providing a variety of urgent and primary health care services across the UK.. We provide high quality, safe services which improve the health, wellbeing, and independence of the people we care for. We deliver these services to our community so you will feel a real sense of achievement and that your work makes a difference to local people’s lives.

Role requirements

• Experienced nurse or paramedic with current professional registration and no restrictions to practice.

• Minimum post graduate certificate (PGc) level 7 in Advanced Clinical Practice and working towards post graduate diploma or MSc.
• At least six years of working full time post registration, ideally within a senior role
• At least 2 years working within a UTC or emergency department (ED) as an autonomous practitioner
• Independent prescribing qualification with at least 2 years post qualification
• Significant minor injury and illness experience

Desirable

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

Benefits

• Bike2Work Scheme. Save up to 42% on bikes & equipment
• DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles. Up to £25 for eye tests, £50 for spectacles
• Employee Assistance Program - 24 hour helpline. 24/7 support for counselling, legal, medical & more
• Employee Recognition. ‘Extra Mile’ Awards
• Family Friendly Policy. Support for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility leave
• Long Service Award. Celebrating 5 & 10 years of service
• Menopause Support. HRT subscription covered & Menopause Pledge
• NHS Discount - Blue Light Card. Staff are eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers a range of official discounts
• Paid Sick Pay. 10 days per year
• Professional Development. Training, courses & team-building opportunities
• Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans. Payroll savings & low-interest loans

As part of our ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces community, PHL Group has been awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, recognising the value that serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.