Clinical Lead

S1jobs; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£23 per hour

40 hour contract

Company pension

Training and development

Wage access via Stream

Job summary

Ardencraig Care Home in Castlemilk, Glasgow, is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to drive high‑quality, person‑centred clinical care. You will work with the Home Manager and healthcare professionals to provide clinical leadership, support colleagues, and balance on‑floor care with leadership responsibilities.

The role includes 2 long days on the floor and 2 supernumerary days focused on clinical oversight, development and implementing standards across the home.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience delivering clinical care within a care home environment.
• Ability to lead a care team and manage risk.
• Strong communication with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the care team.
• Oversee and review clinical care plans.
• Support safe medication management.
• Collaborate with external healthcare professionals.
• Mentor and supervise colleagues to develop clinical skills.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Clinical leadership

Care planning

Medication management

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

About Ardencraig Care Home

Ardencraig Care Home is located in the heart of Castlemilk, on Glasgow's south side. We provide compassionate and professional care for older adults and younger individuals with complex physical and mental health needs. Our purpose-built home consists of four dedicated care units - Willow, Maple, Cedar and Oak - each designed to meet the individual needs of the people we support.

We provide specialist care for individuals living with:

• Alcohol-Related Brain Damage (ARBD)
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Neurological conditions
• Complex physical health needs
• Complex mental health needs

At Ardencraig, we are committed to promoting independence, dignity and a strong sense of belonging. We encourage the people we support to participate in meaningful activities and social opportunities that enhance their quality of life, while our experienced team provides compassionate, safe and respectful care.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Lead to join our team at Ardencraig Care Home. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred clinical care, ensuring people are involved in decisions about their care and that their dignity, rights, choices and wellbeing are promoted. Working alongside the Home Manager, wider management team and healthcare professionals, you will provide clinical leadership and support colleagues to maintain safe and effective standards of care. The role will include a balance of clinical and leadership responsibilities, with 2 long days working on the floor and 2 supernumerary days focused on clinical leadership, oversight, support and development. This structure will allow you to remain closely connected to the people we support and the care team, while also having dedicated time to undertake the wider responsibilities of the Clinical Lead role.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership and support to the care team.
• Promote person-centred care, dignity, privacy, choice and independence.
• Assess and monitor people's physical and mental health and respond appropriately to changes.
• Oversee and contribute to clinical care plans, ensuring they are reviewed and kept up to date.
• Support safe medication management in line with competencies and company procedures.
• Work alongside external healthcare professionals, including Dietitians, Speech and Language Therapists, Podiatrists and Community Psychiatric Nurses.
• Support and guide colleagues and students to develop their clinical knowledge and confidence.
• Ensure delegated tasks are appropriately supervised and completed to the required standard.
• Support effective clinical risk management and identify opportunities to reduce risk.
• Maintain accurate, clear and up-to-date clinical records.
• Support high standards of wound, catheter, continence, stoma and other relevant clinical care.
• Promote safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety.
• Work closely with the Home Manager to review clinical information, identify trends and improve outcomes.
• Support the implementation of relevant NMC standards, Health and Social Care Standards and Enhance policies and procedures.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• A registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Caring, compassionate and respectful.
• Experienced in delivering high-quality clinical care within a care environment.
• Confident providing clinical leadership and supporting colleagues.
• Able to assess, monitor and respond appropriately to changes in people's health and wellbeing.
• Organised and able to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Confident contributing to care planning, risk management and medication management.
• Able to communicate effectively with residents, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Committed to professional development, clinical excellence and person-centred care.
• Able to recognise their own limits of competence and seek appropriate support when required.

What We Offer

• £23 Per Hour
• 40 Hour Contract
• Full time
• Supportive management and care team.
• Training and ongoing development.
• EVOLVE statutory and mandatory training.
• Relevant clinical and competency development.
• Regular supervision and appraisal.
• Company pension.
• Early access to a portion of your earned wage with Stream.
• Access to employee benefits, discounts and rewards through Stream.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your career and provide strong clinical leadership within a person-centred care environment, we'd love to hear from you. Join Enhance Healthcare at Ardencraig Care Home and play a key role in supporting high standards of clinical care, positive outcomes and quality of life for the people we support.