Clinical Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Clinical Lead for Darwin Court Care Home in the United Kingdom. You will support the Home Manager, oversee resident wellbeing and act as the main contact for residents, relatives and health professionals.

You will handle rota planning, staff appraisal and ordering of supplies. A current NMC registration and NVQ Level 3 in care for care homes, plus at least two years in a similar setting, are required.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, stimulating and homely environment for residents and visitors
• Support the Home Manager across all aspects of home management
• Monitor each resident's wellbeing and note changes that affect care and care plans
• Act as the focal point for contact with residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals
• Prepare the staff duty rota to keep staffing at appropriate levels
• Appraise staff
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used for tasks and order replacements in good time

Skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in care for care homes

Job description

Clinical Lead at Darwin Court Care Home, which is run by Avery Healthcare Group. The post supports the Home Manager across the running of the home, monitoring residents' wellbeing and acting as the main contact for residents, relatives and health and social care professionals. It also carries rota planning, staff appraisal and ordering of supplies, making it a senior role within the home. An active NMC registration, an NVQ Level 3 in care and two years in a similar setting are required.

What the job involves

• Provide a safe, caring, stimulating and homely environment for residents and visitors
• Support the Home Manager across all aspects of home management
• Monitor each resident's wellbeing and note changes that affect care and care plans
• Act as the focal point for contact with residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals
• Prepare the staff duty rota to keep staffing at appropriate levels
• Appraise staff
• Advise on the supply and quality of items used for tasks and order replacements in good time

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Experience

• At least two years' experience in a similar care environment

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Checks & eligibility

• DBS Disclosure check
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living Avery's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

Nice to have

• Computer skills
• Positive attitude to developing staff and enhancing residents' care

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career