Job Title: Senior Clinical AdvisorSpecialty: Clinical AssessmentBand / Grade: Band 6Location: Croydon /BarkingPay Rate: £31.08–£47.29 per hourIR35 Status: Inside IR35
Senior Clinical Advisor (Band 6) – NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care
Athona is recruiting experienced Band 6 Senior Clinical Advisors to join a well-established NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care service in Croydon/Barking. This is an excellent locum opportunity offering regular ongoing work, flexible shift patterns, and the opportunity to work within a fast-paced clinical assessment environment.
Shifts Available
- Days, nights, evenings and weekends
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Flexible rota to suit your availability
About the Role
As a Senior Clinical Advisor, you will provide expert remote clinical assessments, supporting patients through NHS 111 while offering clinical guidance to colleagues and ensuring safe, effective patient care. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, making informed clinical decisions and contributing to service quality and patient safety.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality telephone clinical assessments and triage.
- Assessing patients using NHS Pathways, MTS and professional clinical judgement.
- Supporting and mentoring Clinical Advisors and frontline staff.
- Escalating high-risk cases appropriately.
- Contributing to clinical governance, audits and service improvement initiatives.
- Promoting excellent patient care and maintaining high clinical standards.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from:
Registered General Nurses (RGN) – NMC RegisteredIdeally, candidates will already be working at Band 6 level, although experienced clinicians with the relevant background are encouraged to apply.
Essential Skills & Experience
Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following:
- NHS 111 or NHS 999 services
- Telephone triage and Out of Hours (OOH) services
- Accident & Emergency (A&E) triage
- Ambulance Services
- Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC)
- Walk-in Centres
- GP Out of Hours services
- Acute Medical Wards
- Intensive Care (ICU)
- Remote clinical assessment and decision making
- Clinical risk assessment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong patient-focused approach
Additional Requirements
- Current NMC or HCPC registration.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- NHS Pathways or Manchester Triage System (MTS) telephone triage training is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.
- Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
- Professional attitude with an excellent patient care record.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay rates.
- Industry-leading in-house revalidation and appraisal support.
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Access to exclusive NHS vacancies through preferred supplier agreements.
- Dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your placement.
- Referral bonus of up to £300 for every successful recommendation.
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