Clinical Lead - Berkeley Lodge

South Coast Nursing Homes Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay on demand

Paid breaks on full shifts

Free uniform & DBS

Pension and Employee Assistance

Industry leading training and career

Job summary

South Coast Nursing Homes is recruiting a Clinical Lead at the Berkeley Lodge in Worthing. You will oversee clinical governance, drive nursing excellence, and work closely with the Home Manager to secure positive resident outcomes.

The role requires current NMC registration and proven leadership in dementia, geriatric, and complex care. Hours are 36 per week with an on-call element and a weekend shift every other week, with a competitive hourly rate and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current valid NMC registration is required.
• Experience in dementia, geriatric and complex care.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical governance across the home and liaise with the Home Manager to achieve outcomes.
• Monitor and improve quality of care in line with CQC requirements.
• Conduct and complete clinical audits, analyse findings and implement improvements.
• Assist managers with pre-admission clinical assessments as needed.
• Support registered nurses within the home and ensure compliance with NMC regulations.

Skills

NMC registration

Leadership

Dementia care

Geriatric care

Complex care

Job description

South Coast Nursing Homes is an established and successful, family owned and managed, care home company based in Worthing, West Sussex.

We currently operate 9 homes across East and West Sussex. We have 414 beds having recently opened a brand-new Home in Central Worthing, named The Poets. Each registered home offers the highest standards of resident care and comfort, 24 hours – day and night, for long and short-term stays.

Here at South Coast Nursing Homes, just as we provide excellent care to our residents, we cultivate an environment for personal and career growth within our own company too. We are growing and we are always on the lookout for the best talent across the care sector. If you’re passionate about care, hungry to deliver and want to be part of a flourishing company – we want to hear from you!

As we expand our clinical team at Berkeley Lodge in Worthing, we are delighted to be recruiting a second Clinical Lead to join our established leadership structure. Within this role you will oversee the clinical governance of all aspects of care within the home. You will facilitate the delivery of excellent nursing care by providing strong strategic, professional clinical leadership and liaising closely with the Home Manager to achieve key outcomes.

Hours: 36 hrs per week - with an on call element and a weekend shift every other week

Duties will include:

• Liaising with health care professionals to achieve the best physical and mental outcomes for residents
• Monitor and improve quality of care in compliance with CQC
• Conduct and complete clinical audits, analyse finds and implements outcomes to improve the service
• Assisting the managers with pre-admission clinical assessments when necessary
• Supporting the RNs within the home and complying with NMC professional regulations and guidelines

Suitable candidates for this role will hold a current valid NMC registration with experience in Dementia, geriatric and complex care as well as the ability to demonstrate leadership skills.

Package:

• Starting Hourly rate of £25.00 p/h Weekdays and £26.25 p/h Weekends
• Pay on demand - Access your pay as you earn it
• Paid breaks on full shifts
• Free uniform & DBS
• Pension and Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry leading training and development coupled with career progression

Here at South Coast Nursing Homes, we value diversity and are committed to a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.