Lead Clinician
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 January 2026 |
| Location: | Grimsby, DN312BH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0325-25-0066 |
Summary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Duties and Responsibilities To perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures and clinical assessments, working autonomously and making clinical decisions using own judgement and initiative within postholders scope of practice. To analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results. To identify new or deteriorating conditions and carry out relevant tests and refer to a Consultant, Non-Consultant Doctor or third-party provider, as appropriate. To advise patients on the appropriate care for their eye conditions. To explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible side effects to patients, some of which may be distressed or confused. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To ensure that evidence based clinical standards of care to patients are achieved. To ensure the delivery of agreed quality standards, taking any necessary action to remedy shortcomings in services that contribute to patient care. To be responsible for ensuring the safe use of specialist equipment. To keep accurate patient health records, including archiving and other requirements of record keeping, and write to GPs and other professionals regarding patient progress and outcomes Administrative Duties To lead the management of clinical staff such as Optometrists, Orthoptists and Nurse Practitioners, including improvement of poor performers and discipline of staff, as required and in line with Newmedicas policies. Provide supportive and clear objectives to the post holders direct line reports, holding team to account for delivery of their objectives. To support senior staff in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents, ensuring that any investigations are thorough and that action plans are completed to enable lessons to be learned and shared. To ensure that infection risks are identified and acted on. Development and revision standard operating procedures in collaboration with clinical partners To participate in staff recruitment, induction and appraisal of staff, as required and in line with Newmedicas policies. Undertake, 1-2-1s, annual appraisals and support the professional development of clinical staff Professional Duties To work within the requirements of the code of practice of their relevant regulatory and professional bodies. To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Governance. To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups of staff. To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.