About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to ensure the safe, effective and compliant delivery of our home healthcare services. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee governance, and support the development of our clinical teams.
This is an office-based role with one day per week working from home and regional travel across our branch network.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties:
Ensure all regulatory and clinical standards are metSupport Health & Safety, Clinical Governance and Risk Management requirementsProvide clinical and safeguarding advice to support service deliveryWork collaboratively with colleagues and external professionalsDevelop and support Clinical Nurse SpecialistsDeputise for the Head of Clinical when requiredAlign clinical team objectives with business goalsContribute to digital care planning implementation and reviewComplete audits, including care plan sign-offOversee clinical operations and maintain high standards of careMentor and support clinical staffParticipate in recruitment and monitor clinical performance
About us
Apollo Home Healthcare delivers high-quality, person-centred care to people in their own homes. We tailor every package to the individual and build skilled, compassionate teams around their needs.
Our work is guided by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage and Commitment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Clinical Lead will support and assist the Head of Clinical by exercising clinical leadership and management to help support the delivery of high-quality person-centred care and business growth by:
Ensuring that all applicable regulatory and clinical standards are met in an efficient and service user-focused manner.
Assisting the company to meet its Health & Safety, Clinical Governance and Risk Management obligations.
Providing clinical and safeguarding advice to the business to support service delivery and development.
Working in partnership with colleagues and other professionals to facilitate high-quality and safe delivery of care.
Development of Clinical Nurse Specialists, new and existing to ensure clinical skills are up to date.
To deputise for the Head of Clinical in their absence
To align the directional goals of the clinical team with business goals
Take a lead role in the planning, implementation and review of a digital care planning project.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Valid NMC Pin with 5+ years post-qualification experience Proven clinical leadership/management experience Experience implementing new services and supporting process change Strong organisational and communication skills Confident using computer systems, especially Excel Strong understanding of safeguarding for adults and children Experience working within MDTs and presenting to stakeholders Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable
Knowledge of complex care delivery Evidence of ongoing professional development
Qualifications Essential
Valid NMC Pin with 5+ years post-qualification experience
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 Apollo Home Healthcare
Address Apollo Home Healthcare
G29/30 James House, Newport Road
Albrighton
WV7 3FA
Employer's website https://www.apollohomehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)