Job Ref: AUR1597
Branch: Kilburn Care Home
Location: Kilburn Care Home, Belper
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Hours per week: 24
Posted date: 30/06/2026
Closing date: 30/08/2026
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering outstanding care and developing high-performing teams?
We are looking for an exceptional Clinical Lead to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse who is ready to combine their clinical expertise with strong leadership skills to ensure our residents receive the highest standard of person-centred care.
As Clinical Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the Home Manager, leading the nursing team, promoting clinical excellence, and creating a positive environment where both residents and colleagues can thrive.
As our Clinical Lead, you will:
- Provide strong clinical leadership and act as a role model for the nursing team.
- Deliver and promote high-quality, person-centred care that meets each resident's individual needs.
- Develop, review and maintain accurate care plans that reflect residents' changing physical, emotional and social requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Company policies, NMC standards, CQC regulations and current best practice.
- Lead the nursing team in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.
- Oversee all aspects of medication management, ensuring medicines are received, stored and administered safely.
- Conduct regular clinical audits and implement improvements where required.
- Investigate incidents, manage risk effectively and ensure accurate clinical documentation.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and promote evidence-based practice throughout the home.
- Act as a mentor, supervisor and coach, supporting the development of nurses and care staff.
- Coordinate induction, mandatory training, clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
- Carry out staff appraisals and contribute to performance management.
- Promote a positive, supportive and professional culture within the home.
- Deputise for the Home Manager or Deputy Manager when required.
- Support NMC revalidation and encourage continuous learning across the nursing team.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current NMC registration with a valid PIN.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a care home or similar healthcare environment.
- Excellent clinical knowledge and sound decision-making skills.
- A thorough understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance.
- Outstanding communication, organisational and leadership abilities.
- A genuine commitment to delivering exceptional care and achieving positive outcomes for residents.
- A passion for mentoring, developing and inspiring others.
We value our people and recognise the important role they play in delivering exceptional care. In return, we offer:
- Pay rate: £23.75 per hour
- Part time permanent contract
- 24 hours per week, covering Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays'
- Weekend cover when required
- 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Paid NMC revalidation support
- Life insurance
- Free DBS (terms and conditions apply)
- Free onsite parking
- Company pension scheme
- Wagestream – access earned pay before payday
- Employee Assistance Programme providing health and wellbeing support
- Free online learning through Hippo, alongside fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
- Annual salary reviews
- A supportive working environment where your development is encouraged and your contribution is recognised
Important Note
Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organisation. All applicants must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure it independently.
Aurem Care is proud to have been recognised as one of the UK's Top 20 Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk, reflecting our commitment to delivering outstanding care and support.
Our homes are built on a simple belief: people caring for people. We strive to create happy, welcoming environments where residents feel valued, respected, and at home.
Our values guide everything we do:
Diversity • Integrity • Fun • Commitment • Connection
If these values resonate with you and you're ready to make a difference. Then apply now and become a vital part of the Aurem Care family!
Kilburn Care Home offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a specially designed modern home in the village of Kilburn, close to local bus services and the wider motorway network. The home, featuring 47 rooms, is bright with rooms for communal activities, quiet pastimes and family visits. Residents benefit from a popular patio on a sunny day and there are raised planters for the green-fingered.The home and all its carers are well equipped to support each resident but always look to enhance life in the home. The activities programme is filled with enjoyment and even special visitors like their therapy pets. Residents can enjoy arts and crafts, gentle exercise and get out and about.
