Clinical Lead

JR United Kingdom; Malvern; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Clinical Lead, where you will provide exceptional care and leadership to support a dedicated team. Ensure high-quality care delivery for older people, overseeing regulatory compliance, staffing, and fostering a culture of safety and inclusivity. Your role is pivotal in making a real difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Monthly prize draw

Well-being support initiatives

Retail discount schemes

Access to loans and advance pay

Health cash plans

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Refer a friend bonus

Group Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar clinical role.
• Strong understanding of CQC regulations and the Health and Social Care Act.
• Knowledgeable in incident analysis and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in leadership of care staff.
• Oversee the duty rota and ensure appropriate staffing.
• Facilitate nursing and medical needs of residents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adult Safeguarding

Incident Analysis

Education

Registered with relevant body (e.g., NMC)

Job description

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37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday with occasional out of hours work and occasional weekends/evenings)

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel. We have been supporting older people for over 120 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.

With a person-focused approach to care, Davenham, Bradbury Court, and Perrins House are picturesque homes situated in beautiful grounds in Malvern. Specialising in care for people with dementia, as well as residential and nursing care, we have a dedicated, well-trained, and compassionate team of staff that care for our residents.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead to join our fantastic team!

In this comprehensive role, you will support the General Manager in providing leadership to the care and support staff and nurses to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support. Always keeping the residents at the heart of our care delivery, you will take the lead on supporting and facilitating their nursing and medical needs, ensuring we are following legislative requirements and accepted best practice.

As our Clinical Lead, you will:

• Ensure all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date.
• Oversee the duty rota, ensuring skills mix and numbers on duty are appropriate for the assessed needs of the residents.
• Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for our residents.
• Identify information, concerns, and ideas for improvement and share them with the General Manager.
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the Care Inspectorate and its requirements.
• Be registered with a relevant body (e.g., NMC) and have proven experience working within a similar role.
• Have a strong understanding of CQC regulations, the Health and Social Care Act, and adult safeguarding. Possess great communication and leadership skills and be comfortable communicating with external health professionals.
• Be experienced working with residents, particularly those with additional support needs. Be knowledgeable on incident analysis and the completion of root cause analysis reports, and be responsible for subsequent action plans.
• Have strong communication skills along with a good understanding of adult safeguarding and related issues.

This isn't just a job; it's about making a difference in older people's lives every day.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits:

• Learning, development, and progression.
• Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme and Unmind.
• Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
• Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary, and advance pay already earned.
• Health cash plans for you and your family.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long service awards that increase with length of service.
• Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.
• Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.
• Free DBS checks.

Safeguarding:

Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity's core values and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures, and if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it immediately.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check. Any offer of employment will depend on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us; it depends on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and accept each other's differences. We aim to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive workplace that attracts and retains the best people—people who care and can make a difference.

We currently do not provide sponsorship but welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

Don't delay in sending your application, as we may need to close the vacancy early if we appoint before the closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.