Clinical Manager

Clinical Manager Overview

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Clinical Manager to join our team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. This role is pivotal in leading service delivery, supporting staff, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic clinical environment. The position is part of the transformation of community services in Coventry, aligning with NHS national priorities to shift care from hospitals to communities and implement Integrated Neighbourhood Teams.

The Clinical Manager will be responsible for delivering holistic support for complex needs, preventing admissions through early intervention, and utilizing digital tools to enhance health outcomes and address inequalities. This role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to embed integrated care, reduce hospital demand, and empower communities for better prevention and access.

Main Duties:

• Accountable for actions in line with the Code of Professional Conduct, contributing to corporate objectives while adhering to Trust, local, and statutory guidelines.
• Apply advanced communication skills to maintain service quality and manage unexpected events effectively.
• Act as a knowledgeable team leader and resource, embedding clinical governance in practice and supporting staff and service users in policy development.
• Identify and assess complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implement resolutions, and monitor/audit outcomes.
• Oversee interdepartmental and organizational activities, including HR processes, complaints management, appraisals, and patient flow.
• Lead on education and training for staff groups, patients, and carers within defined areas.
• Ensure effective use of information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data.
• Manage staff rotas effectively, proactively monitoring capacity and demand, adjusting schedules in real-time, and escalating concerns to operational leads as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered with NMC/HCPC.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and a Teaching and Assessing Qualification.
• Leadership qualification or training certificate.
• Study at level 6 (Degree/diploma) and a postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience.
• Professional clinical experience with the ability to manage people and change effectively.
• Experience in handling complaints and difficult situations, along with extensive management experience.
• Knowledge of HR and management-related issues, with resource management experience preferred.

Skills:

• IT skills and a patient-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good management of own and others’ time, able to use initiative and make decisions.
• Ability to analyze problems and implement effective solutions.
• A full UK driving license is essential for this role.

We invite applications from individuals who are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to transformational change in community services. The Trust is committed to building an organization that values diversity and promotes equality and human rights principles.

For further details about this role, please refer to the attached job description. Applications will be considered as they are received, so we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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