Clinical Lead

Leaders In Care Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership time

Clinical development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Leaders In Care Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step into a Clinical Lead role at an established nursing home near Exeter. The position offers a salary of £52,000 per annum with three supernumerary shifts weekly, enabling dedicated time to lead, develop and support the clinical team.

The role balances hands-on clinical work with leadership across the home, working closely with the Home Manager and clinical team to maintain safe and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Must hold RGN or RMN registration and a valid UK NMC PIN.
• Proven ability to lead clinical teams and drive standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to Nurses and Care staff.
• Support and develop the nursing team through coaching, supervision and training.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and clinical documentation.
• Ensure medication management and clinical procedures are performed safely.
• Lead on clinical audits, governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Coaching and training

Governance & care planning

Education

Registered Nurse – RGN or RMN

Valid UK NMC PIN

Job description

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to take the next step into a senior clinical leadership position? We are recruiting for a Clinical Lead to join an established nursing home near Exeter, offering a salary of £52,000 per annum with three supernumerary shifts each week, giving you dedicated time to lead, develop and support the clinical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nurse, Senior Nurse or Clinical Lead who enjoys remaining clinically involved while having the time and autonomy to drive standards across the home.

The Role

As Clinical Lead, you will work closely with the Home Manager and wider clinical team to ensure residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care.

Your working week will be split between three supernumerary leadership shifts and two shifts working clinically on the floor, giving you a genuine balance between clinical leadership and hands‑on nursing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership and guidance to Nurses and Care staff
• Supporting and developing the nursing team through coaching, supervision and training
• Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and clinical documentation
• Ensuring medication management and clinical procedures are completed safely
• Leading on clinical audits, governance and continuous improvement

  What We're Looking For

  • Registered Nurse – RGN or RMN
  • Valid UK NMC PIN
  • Previous experience within a nursing home or similar care environment
  • Strong clinical knowledge and confidence leading other healthcare professionals
  • Previous Senior Nurse or Clinical Lead experience would be advantageous
  • Good understanding of clinical governance, safeguarding and care planning
  • A supportive, hands‑on leadership style

  Working Pattern

  • 5 shifts per week
  • 3 supernumerary shifts
  • 2 clinical shifts on the floor
  • Occasional weekend working

  Package

  • £52,000 per annum
  • Significant supernumerary time each week
  • Supportive senior management team
  • Opportunity to have genuine influence over clinical standards
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Stable, established nursing home environment