About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to advertise one Sector Clinical Lead post within the Central (South) Lancashire Sector. This Band 8a role is a key part of the sector leadership team, reporting to the Area Consultant Paramedic and working closely with the Sector Manager and operational leadership colleagues.
The Sector Clinical Lead will provide senior clinical leadership across the sector, acting as a clinical subject matter expert.The post holder will support clinical governance, patient safety, pathway development, clinical supervision, education and improvement activity, ensuring that local clinical risks, themes and opportunities for learning are identified, acted upon and shared.
The post holder will lead and support high-level clinical themed incident reviews and contribute to system-level investigations, including internal and external clinical investigations where required. They will work within NWAS patient safety governance arrangements, including PSIRF-aligned processes, local learning from deaths reviews, Duty of Candour and associated improvement activity. The role will also support audit, evaluation and improvement work, ensuring that learning is translated into measurable changes in practice.
Main duties of the job
The Sector Clinical Lead will provide oversight and assurance in relation to clinical performance, quality and governance within the Central Lancashire Sector. This will include Ambulance Quality Indicators, clinical audit outputs, incident themes, clinical quality data and local intelligence to identify variation, support improvement plans and provide clear assurance to the Sector Manager and Area Consultant Paramedic.
The role will support local health and care system engagement across the regions working with partners to strengthen clinical pathways, reduce unwarranted variation, improve patient outcomes and contribute to the Trust's commitments around inequalities, inclusion and person-centred care.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician who can combine clinical credibility, compassionate leadership and sound judgement with the ability to influence, analyse complex information, manage competing priorities and support improvement across a busy operational sector. The post will suit someone ready to take the next step in their clinical leadership journey and make a visible contribution to patient safety, clinical quality and staff development in Central Lancashire Sector.
About us
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Sector Clinical Lead would be expected to work Monday to Friday and would not normally attract unsocial hours, although where there is a requirement to work unsocial hours, such as to support public holiday working or significant operational pressures, this would be paid in line with Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Applicants should ensure that their supporting information clearly demonstrates how their skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification, with particular reference to clinical leadership, patient safety, clinical governance, pathway development, supervision, improvement and partnership working.
Person Specification
Skills / Competencies Essential
Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information and data Proficient in the use of digital technologies, including Microsoft Office Developed time management skills, working to strict deadlines, delegating and prioritising workload as required Demonstrable compassionate and inclusive leadership
Qualification and Knowledge Essential
HCPC registered Paramedic working to full scope of autonomous practice Holds a relevant Masters Degree and/or substantial demonstrable experience in a similar role or setting In depth knowledge of the NHS agenda and the influences of political, social and economic factors Understanding of current clinical practice guidelines, evidence and policies relating to the out of hospital arena Full UK driving licence, with C1 Appropriate emergency driving qualification
Experience Essential
Significant experience leading disperse and varied clinical teams Experience contributing to and implementing and leading clinical governance arrangements Experience of leading working groups, meetings and forums Evidence of participation in research and development activities Track record of introducing, leading and managing change at scale Demonstrable track record of leading teams to deliver against objectives
Values and Behaviours Essential
Working together - demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address Central Lancashire Sector
Central Lancashire Sector
PR3 5LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)