Clinical Lead

Posting date:	12 November 2025
Salary:	£57,000.00 to £60,000.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£57000.00 - £60000.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	15 December 2025
Location:	Ramsgate, CT12 5BS
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	E0454-CINICAL-LEAD

Summary

About Us DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE: Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing Job Summary To manage and take overall responsibility for care quality performance and clinical activity by providing professional nursing leadership and guidance, clinical advice and management in relation to the key dimensions of health care quality: Patient safety The effectiveness of all health care interventions Patient experience The environment in which care is delivered To ensure the delivery of a clinically effective service which meets the needs of individuals in line with local and national development plans and the organisations policies and procedures. To be responsible for the coordination of clinical services and to promote health, self-management and effective liaison between agencies. The post holder will carry professional and managerial accountability, which includes management of staff, quality and standards of practice of all members of the team by enhancing systems, personal development and competency planning and monitoring, clinical audit, policy compliance checks etc. The post holder will provide good leadership and management, to develop and sustain a positive working culture. To ensure staff are trained appropriately to competently deliver the care required and ensure supervision and mentorship is in place. To be influential within the organisation and provide detailed advice to others internally and externally to the organisation, within their sphere of competence. To work collaboratively with other senior clinicians across Manston and WJF as appropriate and promote the role of their speciality to all stakeholders. To foster a culture of networking in an open and transparent approach with internal and external communication between all stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Delivery Of Effective Health Care Within The Organisation Perform and monitor comprehensive assessments of patient needs. Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs. Take continuous management responsibility for the delivery of care needs of individual and groups of patients Ensure patient information is collated, monitored and fully accurate, maintaining complete and contemporaneous records in line with NMC/ professional bodies and DrPA Secures standards. Promote the involvement and engagement of patients in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care. Work collaboratively and ensure maintenance of effective multi-disciplinary communication and with other professionals, agencies and stakeholders to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge. Communicate highly complex information about patients conditions to multi-disciplinary team colleagues, to ensure effective delivery of patient treatments To ensure that systems are established and maintained to ensure effective communication with patients. Lead and support others to recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations including the assessment and management of risk. Ensure understanding of own and others level of accountability and responsibility when delegating tasks and duties to other clinicians. Lead, participate in and cooperate with concerns, complaints and investigations as required. Establishing Effective Leadership And Communication Lead, co-ordinate, organise and prioritise your own work and the work of the team on a day to day basis. Ensure supervision of others and participate in education and development. Lead and monitor the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change. Acts as a professional and clinical role model to all staff Develop effective and efficient relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care. Act in a professional manner and ensure self and other staff adhere to safety Policies at all times. Deputise as appropriate for the line manager. Clinical Governance And Reduction Of Risk Ensure that the delivery of care to patients meet the standards required by regulating bodies, for example CQC, NMC, HCPC and GMC. Develops, leads and monitors the implementation of policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensures compliance of self and others. Lead, promote and practice the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times as per policy and in collaboration with UKHSA. Continually monitor standards of clinical care and lead and facilitate improvements of care, through benchmarking, audit and research. Lead and ensure the promotion of patient dignity, equality, diversity and human rights. Ensures self and all staff practice at all times in accordance with their Code of Professional Conduct and raise any concerns with the Line Manager, this may include addressing such concerns. Maintains own and ensures others maintain professional boundaries and appropriately declare any conflicts of interest. Maintaining A Safe Environment And Quality Ensure own actions and others assist with maintaining best practice and regulatory standards. Ensure that you and others take action as appropriate, report in line with the Incident Reporting Policy, escalate any concerns regarding patient safety and clinical risk to the line manager. Monitoring, reviewing and action incidents, mitigating against further risk, identifying themes and trends and ensuring lessons learnt are embedded into practice. Lead and participate in the investigation of complaints, concerns and serious incidents. Ensure self and others are responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best practice. Ensure self and others assist and maintain safe and hazard free area of work. Environmental Factors- Depending On Environment Physical Effort: There may be a requirement for sitting and standing in a restricted position Emotional Effort: Frequent requirement to deal with distressing or emotional circumstances There may be a requirement to deal with highly distressing or emotional circumstances, i.e. children, serious injuries etc Working Conditions: Exposure to busy working conditions You may be required to carry a radio Essential Criteria Registered nurse Adult Current professional qualification (NMC) with no restrictions to practice Evidence of Continued Professional Development Excellent communication skills Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff. Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork. Ability to work without direct supervision Believe and work within Dr PA Secures values Desirable Criteria Mentorship qualification Up to date clinical knowledge of wound management, including complex wounds Knowledge in substance misuse Previous experience within a secure setting or primary health care setting Experience of patient assessment and triage Management of acute conditions General Information The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification. Benefits Pension salary scheme available Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support Access to perks at work Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance 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. This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process. Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time. EMAIL CV TO: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.