Clinical Lead

Greatoaksbournemouth; Kinson; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured induction

Professional development opportunities

Employer-supported training

Clinical supervision access

Job summary

Welford Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Clinical Lead based in Great Oaks to provide visible clinical leadership, improve care quality and support clinical teams. This 40-hour week role includes 2 long day shifts on the floor and 2 supernumerary days for training, audits and care planning.

The Clinical Lead will mentor registered clinicians, oversee clinical governance, contribute to service planning and policy implementation, and work with Home Manager and Deputy Manager to drive high standards

Qualifications

• Current professional registration relevant to the role (e.g., NMC) and eligibility to practise.
• Proven clinical experience in health, nursing or social care with exposure to complex care needs.
• Experience of clinical governance, audits, incident investigation or quality improvement work.
• Ability to provide clear clinical supervision, mentorship and influence colleagues at all levels.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound record-keeping and familiarity with care planning and risk assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and professional supervision to nursing and care staff.
• Lead on clinical governance activities including incident review, risk management and clinical audits.
• Assess, plan and review complex care needs; provide clinical advice and support for decision-making.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate clinical training and competency programmes for staff.
• Collaborate with managers to implement best practice, clinical policies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Support recruitment, appraisal and development of clinical team members where required.

Skills

Communication

Mentorship

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Education

NMC registration / professional registration

Job description

Clinical Lead

Welford Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Clinical Lead based in Great Oaks to provide visible clinical leadership, improve care quality and support clinical teams. This is an opportunity to shape practice, champion safe, person-centred care and work with managers to deliver consistently high standards across services.

This role is 40 hours per week, comprising of 2 long day shifts "on the floor", and 2 supernumary day shifts to facilitate training, audits and care planning.

The role will report to the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, and is an integral part of developing and improving the service.

Purpose of the role

The Clinical Lead will provide professional clinical oversight, mentor and develop registered clinicians and care teams, lead on clinical governance and assurance activities, and act as a clinical point of contact for complex care decisions. The post-holder will support continuous improvement of clinical practice and contribute to service planning and policy implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and professional supervision to nursing and care staff.
• Lead on clinical governance activities including incident review, risk management and clinical audits.
• Assess, plan and review complex care needs; provide clinical advice and support for decision-making.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate clinical training and competency programmes for staff.
• Collaborate with managers to implement best practice, clinical policies and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Support recruitment, appraisal and development of clinical team members where required.

Essential skills and experience

• Current professional registration relevant to the role (for example NMC registration for nurses) and eligibility to practise.
• Proven clinical experience in health, nursing or social care settings with exposure to complex care needs.
• Experience of clinical governance, audit, incident investigation or quality improvement work.
• Ability to provide clear clinical supervision, mentorship and to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound record-keeping and familiarity with care planning and risk assessment processes.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience in a leadership or senior clinical role within a care or community setting.
• Formal training in clinical coaching, leadership or quality improvement methodologies.
• Experience of leading training sessions and developing clinical pathways or protocols.

Qualifications

• Professional registration appropriate to the role (required).
• Relevant post-registration qualifications or evidence of continued professional development are desirable.

What Welford Healthcare Ltd offers

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £50,000 per annum. The organisation typically provides a benefits package appropriate to senior clinical roles in health and social care, which may include a structured induction and professional development opportunities, employer-supported training, access to clinical supervision, and terms consistent with permanent employment.

The post offers the chance to make a measurable impact on care quality and to work closely with operational leaders to shape clinical practice.