Overview

The Deputy Clinical Lead for Primary Care is a critical role that supports the Clinical Lead in delivering high-quality primary care services. The deputy will work with the Clinical Lead to develop and implement clinical policies and procedures, ensure the practice meets patient needs, and provide clinical leadership.The deputy also oversees clinical staff, providing guidance, monitoring performance, and ensuring staff have the training and resources to perform effectively. The role includes involvement in the business side of the practice, including budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning, working with the Clinical Lead and leadership team to ensure efficient operation.Main duties

Providing Clinical Leadership: work closely with the Clinical Lead; develop and implement clinical policies and procedures.Overseeing Clinical Staff: supervise clinical staff; provide guidance and support, monitor performance, and ensure necessary training and resources; ensure clinical operations run smoothly and efficiently.Managing Business Operations: participate in budgeting, strategic planning, and financial management; collaborate with the leadership team to ensure efficient operation.Maintaining Compliance: ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and standards across clinical, financial, and legal requirements.Building Relationships: build and maintain relationships with patients, staff, and other healthcare providers to enhance the practice’s reputation and quality of care.Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Education and Qualifications: Qualification in an appropriate profession (e.g., Nursing or Allied Health Professional) and registration with the relevant UK governing body; Masters level education (e.g., post-graduate diploma and experience); membership/registration of relevant professional body; evidence of continuing professional development.Experience: Significant clinical experience in the relevant professional area; extensive senior management experience; extensive experience managing budgets within financial constraints/targets; experience in performance setting and monitoring; strong line management experience; experience preparing reports for senior stakeholders; experience using PC tools/programmes to manipulate, analyse and present information; previous supervision of clinicians and operational leadership functions.Skills and Abilities: knowledge of local health economy; knowledge of current NHS framework; understanding of NHS quality agenda; highly developed clinical knowledge; governance of financial targets and service delivery; ability to lead service redesign and apply improvement methodology; ability to lead, support and influence others; ability to work across organisational boundaries; teaching skills (clinical and educational).Other requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to check for previous convictions.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For more information, see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance. Applicants may need to provide criminal records certificates as part of overseas checks where applicable.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers site for details.Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 8bSalary: £64,455 to £74,896 per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Part-timeReference number: 363-PC7414363Job locations: Kingsway Health Centre, 385 Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8BYEmployer details: East London NHS Foundation Trust. Employer''s website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/

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