Clinical Lead, Enhanced Care Unit — 9-Month FTC

Clinical Lead – Enhanced Care Unit

Thornbury Hospital

37.5 Hours & 9 Months Fixed Term

Salary: Up to £47,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Overview

Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield is part of Circle Health Group. We have an opportunity for a Clinical Lead to join their team of staff. This is a full‑time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties Of This Role Include

• Lead and coordinate the daily clinical operations of your department, ensuring appropriate skill mix, safe staffing levels, and effective patient care.
• Supervise and support nursing staff, allocating duties based on patient need, competency, and development goals.
• Actively manage rotas, annual leave, and study leave to maintain service continuity.
• Work alongside the Clinical Services Manager to support strategic service development, ensuring efficient delivery of care and positive patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, professional standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CQC, HIS, HIW).
• Maintain professional standards in accordance with the NMC Code and clinical best practice guidelines.
• Undertake and support departmental risk assessments, clinical audits, and the risk self assessment cycle.
• Investigate incidents and lead on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) where required, taking remedial actions and ensuring learning is shared.
• Ensure full compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety, manual handling, and information governance policies.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Proven experience in a senior nursing or supervisory leadership role.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of continued professional development and competency in advanced nursing practice.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non‑contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.

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