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Clinical Team Manager

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Hebburn, NE31 1ATView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 November 2026

13 days left

Job description

To be accountable for the overall management and development of the team / service, deployment and supervision of staff and ensuring the coordination ...

Be responsible for, provide and

monitor the standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of

care ensuring the quality of care provided is of a high standard

Promote evidence-based practice

utilising measurable standards and outcomes to demonstrate and improve the

quality of care

Act as a key resource for the

patient / client and their family providing direct care, clinical expertise

advice and support that is responsible to the needs of the client group

Act as the patients / clients

advocate in all matters relating to their care

To develop and comprehensive

service that is flexible and innovative meeting the needs of the client group

Make recommendations for service

improvement and lead on the developments of new initiatives

Continually develop own expertise,

knowledge and clinical skills to enhance effective care and support. Ensure this expertise is shared with other

clinical staff

Champion the development of

leadership competencies within the team

To ensure continuity and

coordination of care across the healthcare community

Assist in the development,

implementation and audit of guidelines, protocols and pathways to ensure that

each patient / client has an effective management plan

To lead on user involvement in the

planning and evaluation of service provision

Ensure the safe administration of

drugs in accordance with Trust policy, if applicable to role

To be accountable for the overall management and development of the team / service,

deployment and supervision of staff and ensuring the coordination of services provided,

optimising the cost effective use of all resources.

Line management of the team, with overall accountability and responsibility for the delivery

of all aspects of patient / client care through the provision of effective clinical and managerial

leadership.

To lead, motivate and support the team approach to delivering new and innovative models

of care for patients / clients.

To lead a continuously improving service, by ensuring systems are in place to support

clinical governance, quality monitoring and ongoing research and audit of practice.

Ensure systems and processes are in place to maintain patient safety.

Facilitate the development of clinical expertise and advanced clinical practice within the

team.

To work autonomously, assessing individual patient / client needs, initiating investigations,

determining a plan of care and initiating appropriate holistic, research based health

information and care.

To act as a resource for all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, providing expert advice

concerning aspects of patient / client management.

To be responsible for ensuring that agreed professional standards are reflected in practice

and to have overall responsibility for monitoring the standard of care.

To improve the patient / client journey by increasing access to assessment and appropriate

care and treatment.

Work collaboratively with Multi-Disciplinary Teams to ensure practice is efficient, effective,

evidence based and safe.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we

may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Leadership skills
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • willingness to maintain and extend skills and knowledge
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills in order to forge relationships with colleagues and others for the benefit of patient
  • care and caseload coordination
  • Expert assessment, analytical, interpretation and clinical decision making skills

Desirable: - Caseload management skills; - Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex changing environment

Physical skills

Essential: - Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse/AHP; - Degree Level Training; - Teaching qualification; - Post registration qualification specific to role

Desirable: - Masters in health / leadership related subject

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in a community setting
  • Multi-disciplinary / multiagency working
  • Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development
  • Experience of leading clinical development
  • Experience of managing change

Desirable: - Leadership role; - Complex caseload management; - Ability to undertake audit; - Involvement in service review and development

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

21 October 2026

Last checked

21 October 2026

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About the employer

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South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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