Clinical Lead - Care Home

Kingsley Healthcare; Brogborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in the UK is seeking a Clinical Lead to work closely with nurses and carers, maintaining high standards of clinical care. The role requires strong clinical skills, prior management experience, and the ability to support and mentor others. Ideal candidates will have a passion for promoting best nursing practices and be NMC registered. This role offers ongoing development opportunities in a supportive environment that prioritizes team well-being.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skillset and confidence to lead the nursing team.
• Prior management experience or experience of leading a small team.
• Ability to make clinical decisions and remain calm under pressure.
• Passion for promoting best nursing practice and able to train and mentor others.
• Desire to encourage positive working relationships within the team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of audits, safeguarding, DOLS, CQC, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with nurses and carers to maintain the highest standards of clinical care.
• Ensure residents receive the best care and meet their needs.
• Contribute to all clinical delivery.

Skills

Strong clinical skillset

Management experience

Calm under pressure

Promoting best nursing practice

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of audits and compliance

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

About the company

Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.

We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.

Clinical Lead Overview

As a Clinical Lead, you will work closely with our nurses and carers to maintain the highest standards of clinical care and governance in our homes. Supported by our management team, you will ensure our residents receive the best care, meet their needs through excellent nursing and clinical care, and actively contribute to all clinical delivery.

Reports to: Home Manager

This role could be for you if you have:

• Strong clinical skillset and confidence to lead the nursing team.
• Prior management experience, or experience of leading a small team.
• Ability to make clinical decisions and remain calm under pressure.
• A passion for promoting best nursing practice and able to train, support and mentor others.
• A desire to encourage positive working relationships within the team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A good working knowledge of audits, safeguarding, DOLS, CQC and compliance.

Qualifications required for the role

• NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience.

What will you get from the role?

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.