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Clinical Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 19 day(s) ago
Reference: 2402190
Job summary
As a Clinical Lead you will have the opportunity to shape the future of your speciality, influence strategic decisions, and lead a high performing team in delivering outstanding care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Lead role bridges clinical practice and hospital operations by providing specialty-specific leadership and expert advice to managers and senior leaders. You will be responsible for coordinating your departments clinical, educational, professional and strategic activities, maintaining oversight of quality and safety, and supporting the ongoing development of medical colleagues. You will also provide visible leadership to the West Essex clinical community to achieve the best possible clinical outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
001176
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scope and range
Responsible for working with all clinical and operational staff within their department, supporting them to provide high-quality services.
Visible across the West Essex health and care system.
Duties and responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
Provide specialty-specific clinical advice to the Divisional Medical Director, Operational Managers, and Trust Executives to inform operational and corporate decisions and future service planning.
Contribute to the development and delivery of departmental and divisional strategic objectives, aligned to Trust priorities and NHS England guidance.
Act as the senior clinical representative in relevant business cases, transformation projects, and capital investment planning.
Lead the development and delivery of clinical services through vertical and horizontal integration.
Quality and Safety
Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and risk management in the department.
Monitor clinical performance indicators, incident reporting, complaints, and patient experience feedback.
Ensure leadership is available for clinical audit, mortality and morbidity reviews, and clinical governance meetings.
Ensure compliance with national clinical standards and contribute to CQC readiness and responses.
Medical Leadership & Line Management
Provide day-to-day professional leadership and line management for the department medical workforce, and plan for effective job planning, appraisal and revalidation, and rota oversight.
Support recruitment, induction, and retention of medical staff.
Promote a culture of open communication, professional support, and continuous improvement.
Departmental Coordination
Coordinate departmental activities, including clinical service delivery, postgraduate education, workforce planning, and service development.
Foster multidisciplinary collaboration and ensure effective working relationships with nursing, allied health professionals, and management teams.
Represent the department at relevant hospital and external forums.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scope and range
Responsible for working with all clinical and operational staff within their department, supporting them to provide high-quality services.
Visible across the West Essex health and care system.
Duties and responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
Provide specialty-specific clinical advice to the Divisional Medical Director, Operational Managers, and Trust Executives to inform operational and corporate decisions and future service planning.
Contribute to the development and delivery of departmental and divisional strategic objectives, aligned to Trust priorities and NHS England guidance.
Act as the senior clinical representative in relevant business cases, transformation projects, and capital investment planning.
Lead the development and delivery of clinical services through vertical and horizontal integration.
Quality and Safety
Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and risk management in the department.
Monitor clinical performance indicators, incident reporting, complaints, and patient experience feedback.
Ensure leadership is available for clinical audit, mortality and morbidity reviews, and clinical governance meetings.
Ensure compliance with national clinical standards and contribute to CQC readiness and responses.
Medical Leadership & Line Management
Provide day-to-day professional leadership and line management for the department medical workforce, and plan for effective job planning, appraisal and revalidation, and rota oversight.
Support recruitment, induction, and retention of medical staff.
Promote a culture of open communication, professional support, and continuous improvement.
Departmental Coordination
Coordinate departmental activities, including clinical service delivery, postgraduate education, workforce planning, and service development.
Foster multidisciplinary collaboration and ensure effective working relationships with nursing, allied health professionals, and management teams.
Represent the department at relevant hospital and external forums.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Emerging leadership experience or demonstrable evidenced interest in service improvement
- Experience supervising trainees and contributing to teaching
- Competent autonomous practitioner in the relevant specialty, with evidence of delivering high quality care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Emerging leadership experience or demonstrable evidenced interest in service improvement
- Experience supervising trainees and contributing to teaching
- Competent autonomous practitioner in the relevant specialty, with evidence of delivering high quality care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)