Clinical Lead

NHS Jobs; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Park Care Home in Kettering is looking for a warm, enthusiastic Clinical Lead to support the Home Manager and deliver safe, compassionate care for residents. You will monitor wellbeing, act as a point of contact for families and professionals, manage staff rotas and appraisals, and oversee supplies to maintain high standards.

This role requires NMC registration and a care home background, with a proactive, team-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Hold a current NMC registration.
• Have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have at least two years experience in a similar care environment.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills are an advantage.
• Develop staff and enhance resident care with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and note changes affecting care plans.
• Act as focal point for residents, relatives and health professionals.
• Prepare staff duty rotas and conduct staff appraisals.
• Advise on supplies and ensure timely ordering of replacement goods.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Education

NMC registration

NVQ Level 3 in care homes

Job description

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Clinical Lead at Avery Park Care Home in Kettering.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Clinical Lead will be to support the Home Manager across all aspects of Home Management, providing a safe, caring, stimulating and homely environment for residents and their visitors. Other responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for monitoring the state of wellbeing of each resident whilst being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans.
• Acting as a focal point for contact with residents, their relatives, and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing.
• Preparing the staff duty rota to always ensure appropriate staffing levels whilst also being responsible for appraising staff.
• Advising on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

• Hold a current NMC registration.
• Have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have at least two years experience working in a similar care environment.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Computer skills are an advantage.
• Have a positive attitude to developing staff and enhancing care of the residents.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require

• NMC PIN and a nursing qualification A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.