Overview
Shape the Future of Exceptional Care: Clinical Care Lead
Are you an inspiring clinical leader looking for a role where your expertise truly shines? We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and forward-thinking senior nurse to guide our care team and elevate the lives of our residents.
If you want a rewarding leadership role that balances strategic management with a heart for hands-on, person-centred care, we want you on our team!
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- Be a Visionary Leader: Stepping up as the manager’s trusted right hand, you will shape unit culture, drive clinical excellence, and lead a dedicated team.
- Empowerment First: We focus on independence, enablement, and choice, ensuring residents live their best, most fulfilled lives.
- Innovation & Growth: From our specialized Dementia Strategy to digital platforms like I Trent and Ulysses, you will work with modern tools in a progressive environment.
- Continuous Development: We don’t just care for residents; we care for your career with robust professional development and mentoring opportunities.
Your Role at a Glance
Inspiring Leadership & Management
- Lead, coach, and supervise our fantastic nursing and care teams.
- Step up to manage the home dynamically in the absence of the Registered Manager.
- Oversee smart, efficient staff rotas and digital platforms to keep the home running safely and smoothly.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and appraisals to help your team flourish.
Clinical Excellence & Innovation
- Ensure the highest standards of complex care, safe medication management, and clinical records.
- Drive pioneering initiatives like our Dementia Strategy, frailty prevention, and rehabilitation agendas in partnership with our Occupational Therapist (OT).
- Champion regulatory standards (CQC, DOLS, and Mental Capacity Assessments) to keep our environment safe and compliant.
Person-Centred Resident Care
- Conduct pre-admission assessments and design bespoke, creative care plans.
- Safeguard resident well-being, promoting dignity, privacy, and true personal choice.
- Build strong partnerships with external multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) and GPs.
What You Bring to the Team
Skills & Experience
- Independent & Organised: Able to confidently manage and carry out your workload with limited supervision, staying strictly within your scope of training. (Essential)
- Compassioning Care: A natural ability to handle resident health needs with extreme sensitivity and absolute confidentiality.
- Expert Communicator: Exceptional interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication to build strong relationships.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the statutory and legal requirements associated with elderly care.
- Care Background: Previous experience working within a vibrant nursing and residential care setting.
Training & Qualifications
- Qualified Registered Nurse with an active, valid NMC Registration. (Essential)
- Evidence of PREP (Post-registration Education & Practice) to show your dedication to learning.
- A recognized qualification in Leadership & Management.
- Up-to-date training in Manual Handling.
Ready to Make a Real Difference?
Apply today to join a supportive organisation where your leadership changes live every day.
Pay: £58,947.20 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West Wickham BR4 9HW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship?
Work Location: In person
