Clinical Manager Uk Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
UHB+ Clinical Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised, and clinically skilled NMC/HCPC registered practitioner with a minimum of two years’ post-registration experience and strong IT skills to join the UHB+ Clinical Managers team. This role involves working closely with the Clinical Operational Manager and a team of Clinical Managers. The ideal candidate will be articulate, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a well-rounded and up-to-date clinical portfolio.
As part of our team, you will collaborate with experienced nurses to deliver high standards of clinical and managerial support for the Trust’s temporary workforce. You will work alongside the Clinical Managers, Retention Team, and Booking Coordinators to ensure UHB Plus bank staff are effectively managed and function optimally in their roles. Additionally, you will support and facilitate their induction into the Trust, while upholding our core values.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The post holder will play a vital role as the professional clinical point of contact supporting the Trust’s temporary staffing provision across the organisation. You will work closely with the team of Clinical Managers and the Operational Manager, assisting the Clinical Operational Manager in developing a high-quality, responsive, and committed temporary staffing workforce.
Key responsibilities include:
Acting as the primary point of contact between Temporary Staffing and Clinical Managers across the organisation.
Deputising for the Clinical Operational Manager when required, contributing to the strategy for temporary staffing, with a focus on workforce capacity, capability, competence, and standards.
About Us
We are proud to be recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, with a vision to Build Healthier Lives. To achieve this, we need a talented and dedicated workforce.
Our commitment to our staff is to provide the best possible working environment. We are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, with a focus on flexible working where possible.
Offering a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support personal and career growth.
UHB is committed to treating staff fairly and creating an inclusive environment. We believe in providing equal opportunities, removing barriers such as discrimination, and helping each individual achieve their potential. We are actively working towards fostering an inclusive culture, where every voice is heard, and staff are empowered to challenge discriminatory behaviours.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free Premises Hospital.
Job Description
Please refer to the attached detailed job description for further specifics regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
NMC Registered Nurse, Midwife, or HCPC Registered Allied Health Professional.
Degree or equivalent, supplemented by a diploma or equivalent level of post-graduate training.
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential:
Significant post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting, with recent clinical experience and responsibility for staff supervision, delegation of duties, and assessment of competence.
Broad understanding of various roles and the proficiency required by clinical staff working in bank/temporary staffing roles.
Knowledge of regulated activity and its application to clinical staff, including an understanding of UK regulators (NMC/HCPC).
Experience in managing HR practices, including sickness absence, performance management, and dealing with staff concerns.
Experience in handling difficult or challenging conversations about staff conduct and performance.
Demonstrable knowledge of National Policy and directives related to temporary staffing (e.g., bank and agency utilisation).
Desirable:
Previous experience in a Band 6 role within an NHS provider organisation, with responsibility for staff deployment and leadership.
Experience in interviewing and selecting staff.
Knowledge of supporting or participating in formal/informal investigations.
Experience as a mentor.
Additional Criteria
Essential:
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and manage others’ workloads to agreed standards of care.
Ability to work effectively with various people to meet temporary staffing needs, address concerns, and support staff education/training.
Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve concerns and incidents.
Well-developed communication and negotiation skills, both face-to-face and over the phone.
Ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
Tactful, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
Ability to work independently, prioritise work, and demonstrate sound clinical judgement.
Good IT skills and ability to record information electronically.
Flexibility to work across multiple locations, including home working if necessary.
Desirable:
A valid driver’s license.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more information, visit the NHS Careers website.
For assistance with your application, please contact:
Simon Birley
Email: simon.birley@uhb.nhs.uk
Phone: 07899066265
