Deputy Clinical Lead – Urgent Treatment Centre
Advanced Clinical Practitioner / Nurse / Paramedic
Portsmouth, Hampshire | £63,000 – £69,000 DOE | Full Time, Permanent
Joining Bonus + Relocation Support Available
Are you an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Nurse or Paramedic with a background in urgent or emergency care?
Are you looking for a role where you can remain clinically hands-on while taking the next step into clinical leadership?
We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Clinical Lead to join a busy Urgent Treatment Centre in Portsmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced autonomous practitioner to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, mentoring and service development.
Working closely with the senior clinical leadership team, you will help ensure the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality urgent care while supporting the development of the wider multidisciplinary team.
The Role
As Deputy Clinical Lead, you will:
Provide autonomous assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients presenting with a range of urgent illnesses and injuries
Support the day-to-day clinical and operational leadership of the service
Coach, mentor and develop clinical colleagues, supporting competency development and career progression
Lead and contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance and audit initiatives
Promote evidence-based practice and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes and experience
Support workforce planning and help maintain an effective clinical skill mix
Contribute to risk management, patient safety and continuous service improvement
Help create a positive, supportive and high-performing clinical environment
What We’re Looking For
You will be a Registered Nurse or Paramedic with current NMC or HCPC registration, alongside:
Advanced Practice qualification in Minor Illness and Minor Injury at Level 7, or equivalent
Independent Prescribing qualification, or willingness to work towards this
Significant post-registration clinical experience
Recent experience within urgent care, emergency care, UTC, UCC or a similar setting
Strong autonomous assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Previous experience leading, mentoring or developing clinical colleagues
Confidence working within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment
A genuine interest in clinical education, quality improvement and service development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Salary & Benefits
£63,000 – £69,000 per annum, depending on experience, alongside:
Full-time permanent position
Joining bonus available
Relocation allowance available where required
Opportunity to take on a senior leadership position while maintaining clinical practice
Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
Opportunities to contribute directly to the development and improvement of the service
If you’re an experienced urgent care clinician looking to combine advanced practice with clinical leadership, I’d be very interested in speaking with you.
