Clinical Lead Nurse - Chard, TA20
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN Qualified) to join a well-established nursing, residential and dementia care setting in Chard. This role offers the chance to lead high-quality clinical care within a resident-focused environment that promotes dignity, independence and person-centred support.
Employment Type
Permanent, full-time position within a nursing home setting. No sponsorship available for this role. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
Salary
£48,672 per year, based on £26 per hour and 36 hours per week + benefits
Benefits
- Uniform supplied
- NMC revalidation paid for
- Paid training days
- Opportunities for training and career progression
- Staff recognition awards and monthly Employee of the Month voucher
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Blue Light Card discounts of up to 50% across hundreds of retailers
- Free face-to-face counselling for you and your family
- Comprehensive wellbeing portal with mental health support, meditation, workouts, wellbeing podcasts and live digital gym classes
- On-site parking and Flexi-Earn scheme
Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Permanent, full-time role
Based in Chard, TA20
- 36 hours per week
- Must be able to work every other weekend
- Supporting residents within a nursing, residential and dementia care environment
- Working closely with residents, relatives and the multidisciplinary team
- Mandatory training days and courses may be required on or off site
Job Description
As a Clinical Lead Nurse, you will join a well-established care home in Chard, TA20, supporting the delivery of exceptional nursing care and clinical leadership across the service. The home provides nursing, residential and dementia care within a welcoming environment focused on dignity, independence and person-centred support. You will work alongside an experienced care team, supporting residents through comprehensive assessments, care planning, medication management and ongoing clinical reviews. This role is ideal for an experienced RGN who enjoys leading by example, supporting colleagues and maintaining the highest standards of resident care. You will play a key role in ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and well-documented care while working collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess all aspects of residents' care needs and provide health supervision and direct nursing care when required
- Complete assessments for new residents and maintain ongoing clinical reviews
- Develop, review and maintain person-centred care plans
- Administer medications in line with NMC guidelines and company procedures
- Ensure accurate documentation and clinical record keeping
- Support, supervise and mentor junior and newly appointed staff members
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the wider care team
- Maintain effective communication with residents, families and healthcare professionals
- Attend mandatory training and support continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide administrative and compliance support where required
Requirements
- Sponsorship / right to work: No sponsorship available for this role. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK
- Qualification: RGN with an active NMC licence
- Experience level: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar clinical leadership role
- Specialism: Nursing home care, dementia care and clinical leadership
- Capability: Confident with assessments, care planning, medication management, documentation and NMC standards
- Soft skill: Compassionate, professional and an effective communicator
- Independence: Able to supervise staff, make sound clinical decisions and lead safe care delivery
- Also suitable for: Clinical Lead Nurse, Clinical Lead, RGN Clinical Lead, Senior Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nursing Home Nurse, Nurse Team Leader
Company Culture
As a Clinical Lead Nurse, you will be joining a supportive care team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The home promotes dignity, independence and meaningful resident engagement while providing a welcoming environment for both residents and staff. As a Clinical Lead Nurse, you will work alongside dedicated professionals who value teamwork, compassion and continuous improvement. With structured training, career development opportunities, wellbeing support and recognition programmes, this is an environment where experienced nurses can thrive and continue to develop their leadership careers.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced RGN seeking a rewarding Clinical Lead Nurse opportunity in Chard, TA20, this role offers the chance to make a genuine difference within a supportive and well-established care setting. Your clinical expertise, leadership skills and commitment to exceptional resident care will be highly valued. Apply today to take the next step in your nursing leadership career within a service dedicated to delivering outstanding care and supporting professional growth.
Private Healthcare applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged
Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
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Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154
