Clinical Lead - Care Home

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a Clinical Lead to ensure the highest standards of clinical care. This position involves working closely with the nursing team to deliver excellent care and governance. Candidates should have strong clinical skills, prior management experience, and a passion for nursing practice. Join an enthusiastic and caring team that prioritizes staff happiness and patient care.

Benefits

Work wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for skill 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.
• A passion for promoting best nursing practice and able to train.
• 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 high standards.
• Ensure residents receive the best care and meet their needs.
• Contribute to all clinical delivery and governance.

Skills

Strong clinical skillset

Management experience

Calm under pressure

Passion for nursing practice

Verbal and written communication skills

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.

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.