UTC Deputy Clinical Lead

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Tipner; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private health insurance

Health and wellbeing support

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Urgent Treatment Centre St Marys Portsmouth is seeking a Deputy Clinical Lead to drive clinical leadership and service development in an urgent care setting. You will coach and develop multidisciplinary teams, promote evidence-based practice and oversee risk management to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role requires significant post‑registration urgent care experience, Advanced Practice Level 7, and an Independent Prescriber qualification or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Nurse/Paramedic with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Advanced Practice qualification in Minor Illness and Minor Injury (Level 7) or equivalent.
• Independent Prescriber qualification, or willingness to work towards this.
• Significant post-registration experience in urgent or emergency care.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical decision-making and autonomous work in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to education, mentorship and developing others.
• Excellent communication and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Clinical Lead and Clinical Manager in operational and clinical leadership of the service.
• Coach, mentor and develop clinical colleagues to achieve competencies and progress.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, audits and service development projects.
• Promote evidence-based practice and deliver improvements that enhance patient outcomes and experience.
• Support workforce planning, ensuring effective skill mix and a high-performing clinical environment.
• Contribute to risk management, patient safety and continuous service improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Decision making

Autonomous practice

Education

Advanced Practice Level 7

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Working closely with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Manager, you'll play a key role in developing colleagues, driving service improvements, maintaining high clinical standards, and supporting the day-to-day delivery of safe, effective and compassionate urgent care.

• Supporting the Clinical Lead and Clinical Manager in the operational and clinical leadership of the service.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing clinical colleagues to achieve competencies and progress in their careers.
• Driving quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities, audit programmes and service development projects.
• Promoting evidence-based practice and implementing improvements that enhance patient outcomes and experience.
• Supporting workforce planning, ensuring effective skill mix and maintaining a positive, high‑performing clinical environment.
• Contributing to risk management, patient safety and continuous improvement across the service.
  Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Nurse or Paramedic looking for your next challenge? Join our friendly and supportive team at Portsmouth Urgent Treatment Centre as a Deputy Clinical Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, helping to shape the future of our service while ensuring outstanding patient care., Registered Nurse or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Advanced Practice qualification in Minor Illness and Minor Injury at Level 7 (or equivalent).
• Independent Prescriber qualification, or willingness to work towards this.
• Significant post‑registration experience, including recent urgent or emergency care experience.
• A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical decision‑making skills with the confidence to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.
• A passion for education, mentorship and supporting the development of others.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high‑quality patient‑centred care.
  Practice Plus Group Urgent Treatment Centre St Marys Portsmouth All Locations is a required field
• Position Leadership & Management Advertising Salary £65,079 - £71,277 per annum (depending on experience) Vacancy Type Permanent Schedule Type Full Time Rewards & Benefits Flexible working Physical and mental health support Refer a friend scheme Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility Award winning ED&I programme Access to private health insurance Training & Development Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System. Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy. Great development and career progression opportunities. You get to know people over the weeks and months, and you can see them start to improve when they are having treatment...it's really nice, you can make a difference and help someone overcome difficulties.