About this role
Job summary Package Description: As a Clinical Lead Nurse within the Urgent Care Response (UCR) team, youll be part of our valued team based across Swale, with your main base at Sheppey Community Hospital. You will feel valued as a Clinical Lead Nurse within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: £49,387 £56,515 Band 7 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and vouchers Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal, debt and life management advice Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open and supportive culture where youre encouraged to contribute ideas that help us transform health and care Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location Job Introduction We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead Nurse to join our Urgent Care Response (UCR) team covering the Swale locality. This is a key leadership role responsible for the clinical oversight, operational coordination and ongoing development of the UCR service.
Main duties of the job We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead Nurse to join our Urgent Care Response (UCR) team covering the Swale locality. This role requires you to be responsible for the clinical oversight, operational coordination, and ongoing development of the UCR service. As a Clinical Lead Nurse, you will support the delivery of high-quality, responsive care to patients in their own homes, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitating timely interventions for those with urgent healthcare needs. This full-time position involves providing clinical leadership and operational oversight for the UCR team. Your role will include managing the day-to-day delivery of the service to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care. Among your main responsibilities, you will undertake advanced assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with complex needs. You will act as an autonomous practitioner, make sound clinical decisions, and delegate appropriately to support, supervise, and develop team members while promoting high standards of practice.
About us HCRG Care Group is committed to delivering exceptional care services across Swale, with a strong presence at Sheppey Community Hospital. The organisation places great emphasis on valuing its employees and offers a range of benefits that include a Band 7 salary with a NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms. It encourages an open and supportive culture where employees are motivated to contribute ideas that can transform health and care services. The group is committed to providing resources for career development, including access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways, and support for professional development through The Learning Enterprise, which has been rated as 'Outstanding'. Additionally, HCRG Care Group provides various employee rewards such as access to a wide range of discounts, cashback opportunities, and immediate access to wages for emergencies. With these offerings, they ensure that staff feel valued and supported both professionally and personally, reflecting their dedication to employee satisfaction and service excellence.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: Package Description
As a Clinical Lead Nurse within the Urgent Care Response (UCR) team, youll be part of our valued team based across Swale, with your main base at Sheppey Community Hospital.
You will feel valued as a Clinical Lead Nurse within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
£49,387 £56,515 Band 7 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and vouchers Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies Online and face-to-face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including counselling, legal, debt and life management advice Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise An open and supportive culture where youre encouraged to contribute ideas that help us transform health and care Free tea, coffee and milk at your base locationJob IntroductionWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead Nurse to join our Urgent Care Response (UCR) team covering the Swale locality.
This is a key leadership role responsible for the clinical oversight, operational coordination and ongoing development of the UCR service.You will support the delivery of high-quality, responsive care to patients in their own homes, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitating timely interventions for those with urgent healthcare needs.
This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, ideally 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend working as required.
Main Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for the UCR team. Manage the day-to-day delivery of the service, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred care. Undertake advanced assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with complex needs. Act as an autonomous practitioner, making sound clinical decisions and delegating appropriately. Support, supervise and develop team members, promoting high standards of practice. Ensure all documentation is completed in line with NMC standards and HCRG Care Group policies. Monitor service performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Respond to urgent issues involving both patients and staff, providing effective leadership during challenging situations.A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.
The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will have:
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Evidence of continuing professional development and education at degree level or equivalent Leadership or management qualification, or willingness to work towards one Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience Significant post-registration experience, including community nursing experience Experience of leading teams and managing services Experience of caring for patients with complex and long-term conditions Strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is mandatory. Evidence of continuing professional development and education at degree level or equivalent is required, along with a leadership or management qualification, or a willingness to work towards one. A teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience is necessary. Significant post-registration experience, including community nursing experience, and experience of leading teams and managing services are required. The ideal candidate should possess strong clinical decision-making and organisational skills, and must hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
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 HCRG Care Group
Address HCRG Care Group
Sheerness
ME12 3LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)