Job Advertisement: Clinical Lead – Enhanced Care Unit (9-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Position Overview

Job Title: Clinical Lead – Enhanced Care Unit (9-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Thornbury Hospital, Sheffield
Employment Type: Fixed Term | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, flexible shift pattern)
Salary: Up to £47,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications)

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting exceptional clinical leaders with premier independent medical providers. We are proud to partner with Circle Health Group—Britain’s leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit a dedicated Clinical Lead for a 9-month fixed-term contract within the Enhanced Care Unit at Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily clinical operations within the Enhanced Care Unit, ensuring appropriate skill mix, safe staffing levels, and optimal patient care.
Supervise and support nursing staff, allocating duties based on patient acuity, competencies, and individual development goals.
Actively manage rotas, annual leave, and study leave to maintain seamless service continuity.
Collaborate with the Clinical Services Manager to support strategic service development, efficiency, and positive patient outcomes.
Ensure strict adherence to statutory legislation, professional standards, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CQC, NMC Code).
Drive clinical governance by conducting risk assessments, managing clinical audits, investigating incidents through Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and sharing lessons learned.
Maintain comprehensive compliance across infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety, and information governance policies.

Candidate Requirements

Registration: Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid, active NMC registration.
Experience: Proven experience in a senior nursing, supervisory, or leadership role within an acute or enhanced care setting.
Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, paired with exceptional communication, decision-making, and mentorship abilities.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and motivate a multidisciplinary team effectively under pressure.
Professional Development: Evidence of continued professional development and competency in advanced nursing practice.

Salary & Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Salary: Up to £47,000.00 per year.
Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with service.
Healthcare & Pension: Private Pension Scheme and Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre-existing medical conditions.
Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, plus family and friends hospital discounts.
Wellbeing & Security: Non-contributory life insurance, staff wellbeing resources, and an engagement hub packed with exclusive rewards and discounts.
Professional Growth: Industry-leading training, development opportunities, and leadership advancement programs.