Clinical Lead

Premier Healthcare; Olney; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Ongoing training

Team-focused environment

Make a difference in residents' lives

Job summary

Premier Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Lead at our Olney care home to drive clinical governance and a person-centred approach for residents. You will work with the Home Manager, nurses, and care staff to maintain high standards of clinical care and regulatory compliance.

The role combines leadership, staff development, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for professional development in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with current practicing status.
• Leadership or management experience in care settings is desirable.
• Strong clinical governance and safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing and care team to deliver high-quality clinical care
• Oversee day-to-day clinical practice within the home
• Ensure care plans are accurate, person-centred, and reviewed regularly
• Promote best practice in dementia care and complex needs
• Support staff through training, mentoring, and supervision
• Contribute to audits, governance and quality assurance
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding, and MCA/DoLS
• Support infection control, medication management, and risk assessments
• Collaborate with Home Manager to drive service improvement
• Make calm, decisive clinical decisions in emergencies

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Decision making under pressure

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Clinical Lead - Care Home

Location: Olney, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £50,000

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead to join a high-quality care home team. You will work closely with the Home Manager, nurses, and care staff to ensure the delivery of outstanding clinical care, strong governance, and a safe, person-centred environment for all residents.

This is a key leadership role where you will take responsibility for clinical standards, staff support, and continuous improvement, ensuring care consistently meets and exceeds regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing and care team to deliver high-quality clinical care
• Oversee day-to-day clinical practice within the home
• Ensure care plans are accurate, person-centred, and regularly reviewed
• Promote best practice in nursing, dementia care, and complex needs support
• Support staff through training, mentoring, and clinical supervision
• Contribute to clinical audits, governance, and quality assurance systems
• Ensure full compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding, and DoLS/MCA requirements
• Support infection control, medication management, and risk assessments
• Work closely with the Home Manager to drive continuous service improvement
• Act as a calm and effective decision-maker in clinical situations

Skills and attributes

• Strong clinical background with confidence to lead a nursing/care team
• Previous senior care or leadership experience (e.g. Senior Nurse, Deputy, or Team Leader)
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure
• Passion for high-quality, person-centred care
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
• Good working knowledge of:
  • CQC regulations
  • Safeguarding procedures
  • DoLS / Mental Capacity Act
  • Clinical audits and governance frameworks

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD)
• Relevant post-registration clinical experience
• Leadership or management experience within a care setting is desirable

What we offer

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Ongoing training and clinical development opportunities
• A positive, team-focused working environment
• The chance to make a real difference in residents' lives every day

About us

We are committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. We believe that by supporting our staff, we improve the quality of life for those we care for.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit.