Clinical Development Nurse - Complex Care Homes

Barchester Healthcare; Worksop; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Divisional Clinical Development Nurse (RGN) to enhance the quality of care within their complex care homes across England. The role involves leading clinical improvements, mentoring staff, and working closely with senior management to ensure high clinical standards are met, making a significant impact on resident wellbeing. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package offered.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Mobile phone and laptop

Annual bonus

Holiday entitlement

Retail and leisure discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration required.
• Experience in a care home environment is essential.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve clinical governance and quality of care.
• Review clinical governance database and KPIs monthly.
• Organize training and conduct clinical investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN)

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Divisional Clinical Development Nurse (RGN) at Barchester, you’ll lead, support, and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in our complex care homes across England.

You will be responsible for supporting each home's performance to ensure it meets the highest clinical standards. This includes reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs monthly, analyzing results, and implementing practical strategies to meet regulations and enhance care quality.

You will work closely with the Managing Director, improvement specialists, and senior clinical staff to promote continuous standards improvement and implement key actions to resolve issues. Your role may involve organizing training, attracting senior clinical staff, or conducting clinical investigations. Your leadership and dedication will significantly impact the residents’ wellbeing.

Due to the divisional scope of this role, a willingness to travel regularly is essential.

ABOUT YOU

To join us as a Divisional Clinical Development Nurse, you must be a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration. Evidence of ongoing professional development and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements are essential. You should have experience working in a care home environment, be confident in mentoring nurses, including newly-qualified staff. Your leadership, analytical skills, and ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and execute action plans will help you achieve excellent results.

REWARDS PACKAGE

Along with a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, including:

• Company car or car allowance, mobile phone, and laptop
• Annual bonus, holiday entitlement, retail, and leisure discounts
• Learning and development opportunities

If you’re eager to apply your clinical and leadership skills in an organization committed to quality care, we welcome your application.