Clinical Lead

Recruit Genie; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£25.61/hour pay

Full-time contract

NMC revalidation support

Life insurance

Free DBS

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Wagestream

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a Clinical Lead to join our team in the UK. You will lead the nursing team, ensure high-quality care, develop care plans, and uphold NMC and CQC standards.

This is a senior clinical role with responsibilities across governance, audits, and mentoring of staff. The successful candidate will have current NMC registration, strong leadership skills and a passion for exceptional resident care.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with a valid PIN.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a care home or similar healthcare setting.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and sound decision-making skills.
• Good understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to mentoring and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership and act as a role model for the nursing team.
• Deliver and promote person-centred care that meets each resident's needs.
• Develop and maintain accurate care plans reflecting residents' changing needs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, NMC standards and CQC regulations.
• Lead the nursing team in safe, compassionate care and manage medication oversight.
• Conduct clinical audits and implement improvements.
• Investigate incidents, manage risk and document clinically.
• Support quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Skills

NMC registration

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence.

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.

About the Role

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.

About You

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.

What We Offer

We value our people and recognise the important role they play in delivering exceptional care. In return, we offer:

• Pay: £25.61 per hour


• Full-time permanent contract


• 48 hours per week (24 hours in a supernumerary capacity and 24 hours working on the floor as a Registered Nurse)


• 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.

Why Join Aurem Care?

Aurem Care is proud to have been recognised as one of the UK'sTop 20 Care Home Groupsby 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