The HCPC Clinical lead is responsible for ensuring that the business complies with the regulations and standards set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)  This role involves overseeing the professional registration, maintaining compliance, and building a strong working relationship with the governing body.

The post holder will work with the Head of Clinical Standards to support the wider business to understand and maintain Professional Standards in line with the Department of Work and Pensions Clinical Governance Standards.

The role is a 0.5 position split with the successful candidate’s current role and is a hybrid role with regular travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact between the organisation and the HCPC, ensuring a clear channel of communication.
• Actively engage with other external bodies and other regulatory authorities to ensure a well-established network and alignment with broader industry standards.
• Regularly monitor and review updates, changes and guidance issued by the HCPC, ensuring that the organisation stays up to date and compliant.
• Respond promptly to any queries or investigations initiated by the HCPC, ensuring all documentation and evidence is readily available and lead on Ingeus – HCPC communications.
• Oversee the investigation of any Fitness to Practice concerns, complaints or incidents involving HCPC registered clinicians, ensuring that all processes are handled in accordance with HCPC protocols.
• Ensure that clinicians in HCPC regulated roles fully understand their obligations under HCPC standards of conduct, performance, and ethics.
• Provide guidance and support to HCPC clinicians around all areas of Fitness to Practice.
• Lead communication campaigns within the organisation to raise awareness about the importance of HCPC compliance and Professional Standards.
• Work with other members of the Clinical Excellence Team to enhance clinical governance activities to manage risks effectively ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety, taking some responsibility in the handling of clinical complaints, investigation of Clinical Incidents, safeguarding, and other related matters.
• Establish mentorship programmes to support professional growth of HCPC clinicians.
• Provides leadership in fostering a culture of learning, trust and encouraging professional development.
• Attend Clinical Governance meetings as required and provide updates on professional standards issues as advised by the Clinical Excellence Director.
• Identify opportunities for innovation within the service, incorporating new techniques and technology.
• Champion initiatives to improve customer experience, proactively addressing customer needs and expectations to enhance satisfaction and outcomes.
• Feed into the Continuous Improvement strategy on any clinical issues that arise.
• Assist in the impacting of any proposed changes to service delivery in relation to professional standards.
• Promote and foster a workplace culture that aligns with our organisational values to own it, take pride, do the right thing, believe in everyone, and show care and respect.

Essential Criteria:

• Have a minimum of 12 months' post-graduation experience.
• Be HCPC registered with no restrictions to practice.
• Strong knowledge of HCPC regulations and other relevant healthcare standards.
• A sound understanding of Professional Standards and issues that arise in the clinical setting.
• Good sound knowledge of PIP and/ or WCA and ongoing ‘Approval’ from the Secretary of State.
• Strong understanding of Clinical Governance frameworks and risk management principles.
• Proven ability to lead audits, manage clinical incidents and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills with the responsibility of guiding others whilst setting a positive example.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, team orientated approach with a focus on customer safety and quality improvement.
• Complaint management experience.
• Have a proven record of relevant Continual Professional Development (CPD) and revalidation.
• Experience of liaising with multi-disciplinary health care professionals and key stakeholders of all levels.
• An ability to draw on your experience as a clinical expert in your area and apply this to your role.
• General IT skills and ability to use software effectively.
• Driven and flexible.