This is an opportunity to be part of a newly established clinical insourcing organisation with ambitious growth plans for nationwide expansion. The company’s mission is to partner with NHS trusts to accelerate elective recovery using Consultant-led, patient-centred insourced teams. The right candidate will be a forward-thinking clinical leader able to champion the insourced elective service. You’ll drive gold-standard patient safety, clinical excellence, and outstanding patient experience, all while nurturing team development and innovative service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Governance & Patient Safety
* Lead governance, safeguarding, incident response, and complaint management to uphold impeccable standards.
* Chair the Governance Committee and lead audits to drive measurable improvements.
Operational Leadership in Insourcing
* Serve as the nursing expert for contract planning, mobilisation, staffing, and launches.
* Design staffing templates and skill mixes to ensure safe, effective service delivery.
* Co-review contract performance—clinical outcomes and patient feedback—and lead actionable improvements.
Visible, Team-Led Leadership
* Provide hands-on leadership across NHS partner sites, cultivating shared learning and professional development.
* Line-manage Specialty Lead Nurses and Nurses in Charge; hold monthly one-to-ones and weekly leadership forums.
Workforce Planning & Recruitment
* Lead recruitment, induction, revalidation, appraisal, and performance frameworks for clinical staff.
* Collaborate with Recruitment and Clinical Coordination teams to ensure precise workforce planning aligned with demand.
Policy & Protocol Development
* Shape evidence-based pathways, SOPs, and clinical protocols in line with CQC/NHS England guidelines.
Risk Management & Safeguarding
* Proactively assess and manage clinical risk, lead Duty of Candour practices, and maintain active liaison with NHS governance teams.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
* Build trusted relationships with NHS Trusts, commissioners, and partner teams.
* Act as clinical lead during contract mobilisation or incidents, supporting business development with clinical assurance.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registrations
* Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration and Mentorship qualification.
* Post-registration degree plus Leadership/Management qualification; Master’s or equivalent clinical leadership experience preferred.
* Conflict resolution qualification desirable.
Experience
* At least 2 years at AfC Band 8a or above in a relevant clinical leadership position.
* Minimum 5 years in nursing leadership roles, overseeing clinical teams, HR, and operational delivery.
* Proven experience in clinical governance, risk management, incident handling, and policy development.
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement, collaboration across professional boundaries, and IT systems use (MS Office, clinical systems).
* Desirable: insight into insourcing and elective recovery operations, DBS clearance, and flexibility for hybrid/remote work.
Why Join Us?
* Lead NHS-aligned, high-impact elective services across multiple sites.
* Work with executive leaders in a collaborative, 24/7-supported governance framework.
* Benefit from market-leading pay rates, flexible contracts (midweek, weekends, blocks), and strong professional development opportunities.
Ready to Apply?
If you're a visionary nurse leader committed to elevating clinical standards and driving elective service excellence, we’d love to hear from you