About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Team Lead to join our growing ADHD Service. This is an exciting opportunity for an advanced practitioner and independent prescriber to combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, helping to shape and develop a high-quality, patient-centred service.
Working closely with the Clinical Manager, Clinical Lead and Service Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership to a multidisciplinary clinical team, supporting excellence in clinical practice, governance, quality improvement and staff development. You will play a key role in fostering a positive team culture, promoting professional growth, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of ADHD assessment, treatment and ongoing care.
This is a predominantly remote role, however, the successful candidate will be expected to attend our Segensworth office on an occasional basis for meetings, training, team events and other service requirements.
This role offers the opportunity to influence service development, contribute to innovative models of care, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of people with ADHD.
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Team Lead, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to the ADHD clinical team, supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal and ongoing professional development. You will work closely with the wider leadership team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and responsive services.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing day-to-day leadership, support and supervision to clinicians.
Promoting high standards of clinical practice, governance and patient safety.
Supporting clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development projects.
Managing performance, wellbeing and workforce development within the team.
Contributing to multidisciplinary working and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintaining a clinical caseload and undertaking medication reviews and prescribing activities within your scope of practice.
Supporting the implementation of policies, pathways and service improvements to enhance patient outcomes.
Deputising for the Clinical Manager when required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinical leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding ADHD care and supporting the development of a high-performing clinical team.
About us
Why Join Us?
PHL Group was founded in 2009 by a team of experienced General Practitioners and commercial partners, driven by a clear vision to deliver high-quality healthcare services that positively impact local communities. Led by an experienced team of clinicians and healthcare leaders with extensive expertise across urgent and primary care settings,
PHL Group operates a wide range of services across the UK and internationally, including Integrated Urgent Care, GP Practices, Custody Healthcare, ADHD services, Home Visiting, and Wait Time Support.
Supported by a well-established organisational infrastructure, robust clinical governance, and industry-leading professionals, PHL Group is committed to enabling people to remain well and receive the best possible health and social care through innovation, quality, and compassion.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values Truly Care, Team First, and Pioneering Innovationmaking PHL Group a forward-thinking organisation where people are empowered to make a real difference.
Applications
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If your application is successful, you can expect to hear from us within 2 weeks of submission.
Please note that this advert will remain open until the position is filled. Interviews will be held throughout the advertising period, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Clinical Team Lead (CTL) is a clinical leadership role within the ADHD Service, working closely with the Clinical Manager, Clinical Lead, and Service Manager to ensure the effective, safe, and high quality delivery of the service.
The CTL is responsible for the line management of the clinical team, overseeing recruitment, induction, training, supervision, appraisal, and audit. Through regular one-to-one meetings and a compassionate, visible leadership style, the CTL supports team wellbeing to maintain a motivated, cohesive remote workforce focused on delivering excellent patient outcomes. The CTL acts as a key link between the clinical and operational teams, promoting a unified approach to service delivery.
As an experienced advanced practitioner and independent prescriber, the CTL brings a strong foundation in the four pillars of advanced practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education, and Research. The CTL will develop specialist knowledge and competence in ADHD over time through structured support, supervision, and CPD. The CTL maintains regular clinic hours within their evolving scope, role-modelling professionalism and sound clinical judgement whilst growing their specialist expertise.
The CTL works collaboratively within the service leadership team to drive quality and governance objectives, contributing to a service that is safe, caring, responsive, effective, and well-led. The CTL deputises for the Clinical Manager to provide leadership continuity and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Clinical Leadership & Team Management
- Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and support to the clinical team, promoting a positive, inclusive working environment and a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Conduct regular clinical and managerial supervision, one-to-one meetings, and performance reviews, supporting the wellbeing and professional growth of all team members.
- Lead recruitment, selection, and induction processes, ensuring clinical staff are appropriately qualified, trained, and supported.
- Set clear objectives and monitor individual and team performance, facilitating appraisals and identifying development needs.
- Manage staff attendance, performance, and conduct, addressing concerns promptly and compassionately.
- Ensure all team members maintain mandatory training compliance and practise within their defined scope of clinical competence.
- Demonstrate and apply a comprehensive understanding of the professional, regulatory, and governance frameworks relevant to the service - including the NMC, GPhC, GMC, RPS, NICE, CQC, and applicable national and local policies - using this knowledge to provide informed leadership, support the team in meeting their professional obligations, and ensure the service operates within all required standards.
- Participate in service and management meetings, contributing to effective service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Deputise for the Clinical Manager as necessary, providing continuity of clinical leadership, supporting the team, and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Governance & Quality
- Support the Clinical Manager in maintaining robust clinical governance frameworks, including audit, incident reporting, complaints management, and safeguarding.
- Lead and participate in clinical audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring findings are acted upon and learning is embedded into practice.
- Contribute to the development and review of policies, protocols, and procedures.
- Assist in the investigation and resolution of complaints, incidents, and significant events, applying a just culture approach and ensuring learning is shared across the team.
- Identify and escalate clinical risk proactively, supporting a culture of patient safety and professional accountability.
- Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Promote and embed best practice across the clinical team.
Service Development
- Work collaboratively with the Clinical Manager, Clinical Lead, and Service Manager to support service planning, pathway development, and quality improvement.
- Support the implementation of new pathways, models of care, and service improvement initiatives as directed by the Clinical Manager.
- Contribute to MDT meetings, care planning, and integrated working with external partners including GPs, secondary care, and community services.
- Represent the service professionally in relevant internal and external forums, engaging constructively with stakeholders at all levels.
Clinical Practice
-Undertake clinical practice within an evolving scope of competence, bringing advanced assessment skills including the interpretation of investigations such as blood test results and ECGs. These competencies are directly applicable to safe prescribing and medication monitoring within the ADHD care pathway, and structured supervision and support will be provided to develop ADHD-specific knowledge and skills over time.
- Manage a clinical caseload appropriate to current competency level, with complexity increasing progressively as expertise develops.
- Act as a clinical escalation point in areas of existing competence, working collaboratively with the Clinical Lead and Clinical Manager for ADHD-specific queries during the development period.
- Conduct and document medication reviews in line with RPS prescribing standards, developing familiarity with ADHD pharmacology, titration protocols, and monitoring requirements in accordance with NICE NG87.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care, working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in line with relevant standards and legislation.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and contemporaneous clinical records in accordance with professional, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
- Engage proactively with ADHD-specific CPD, training, and supervision, working towards full clinical competency in line with an agreed development plan.
- Actively participate in the duty clinician roster.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities Essential
- Strong leadership and people management skills. - Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills. - Safe and effective prescribing practice. Ability to interpret clinical investigations, including blood results and ECGs. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. - Ability to identify, escalate and manage clinical and operational risk. - Accurate clinical record-keeping and documentation skills. - Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Coaching and mentoring skills. - Ability to support service improvement and quality improvement initiatives. - Ability to analyse and present data to support audit and governance activities. - Strong IT skills, including experience of clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Qualifications Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (NMC, GPhC or equivalent) with current professional registration. - MSc Advanced Clinical Practice qualification or equivalent advanced practice pathway. - Independent Prescriber qualification.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching or mentoring qualification.
Experience Essential
- Significant post-registration experience as an advanced practitioner with a track record of autonomous clinical practice. - Substantial experience as an independent prescriber managing complex clinical presentations. - Experience of leading or managing a clinical team, including supervision, appraisal, recruitment and performance management. - Experience of managing clinical rotas, capacity and operational workflow. - Experience of clinical governance activities, including audit, incident management, complaints or quality improvement. - Knowledge of professional and regulatory frameworks relevant to advanced clinical practice. - Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities for children and adults.
Desirable
- Experience working in mental health, neurodevelopmental or long-term conditions services. - Experience of deputising for a senior leadership or management role. - Experience working within or alongside primary care. - Experience contributing to service development, pathway design or change management. - Familiarity with ADHD care pathways and NICE guidance.
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
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Employer details Employer name Partnering Health Ltd
Address Onyx,
12 Little Park Farm Road
Fareham
Hampshire
PO15 5TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.phlgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)