Group Temporary Staffing Clinical Team Lead
An exciting opportunity for an experienced registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional to join the Bristol NHS Group as a Group Temporary Staffing Clinical Team Lead.
Job Overview
This key leadership role within the Temporary Staffing service provides clinical oversight and professional leadership to temporary nursing, midwifery and AHP workers across NBT and UHBW. The successful post holder will support recruitment, development and assurance of a high‑quality temporary workforce, ensuring staff are competent, compliant, and able to deliver safe and effective patient care. You will work closely with senior clinical and operational teams, act as a link between services and the bank workforce, contribute to improvements in patient safety, staff experience and service delivery, and support management of complaints, performance concerns and learning to drive continuous improvement.
Main Duties
* Provide professional leadership to clinical bank and agency staff, supporting recruitment, induction, retention and ongoing development while ensuring compliance with professional registration, training requirements and evidence‑based practice to safeguard patient safety.
* Assist with end‑to‑end recruitment processes using systems such as TRAC, support staff revalidation, address mandatory training compliance and contribute to education and development programmes.
* Manage relationships with external agencies, respond to staffing issues, performance concerns and complaints, and act as a key liaison with senior stakeholders including Divisional Directors of Nursing, matrons and operational teams.
* Support organisational processes such as policy development, KPI reporting and regulatory submissions, ensuring accurate record‑keeping and confidentiality.
Qualifications and Training
* Degree level education or equivalent with a breadth of clinical experience.
* Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Health Professional with up‑to‑date clinical skills and active registration with NMC/HCP.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Knowledge and Experience
* First‑rate management and organisational skills, able to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Experience of team working to achieve deadlines and objectives.
* Excellent customer service experience including handling complex queries, complaints and sensitive information.
* Experience in management of clinical complaints/safeguarding issues.
* Recent or current NHS experience in a clinical based role.
Skills and Abilities
* Proven ability to use initiative and judgement in delivering a customer‑focussed service.
* Reliable and capable of working with confidential and sensitive information.
* Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, in person) with colleagues and internal and external customers.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the Trust. All applicants are encouraged to apply irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation or religion.
Professional Registration and Clearances
Applicants must hold current registration with an NHS body (NMC/HCP). A Disclosure and Barring Service clearance and submission for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requirements may be necessary.
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