Clinical Lead: Dementia Care & Quality Improvement

SJB Medical; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Supportive leadership

Job summary

SJB Medical in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to join a well-established nursing and dementia care service. You will lead clinical practice, develop your team, and ensure the highest standards of resident care, working alongside the Home Manager to drive governance and service excellence.

The role requires an active NMC PIN as an RGN or RMN, proven leadership in dementia care, strong governance knowledge, and the ability to balance clinical leadership with day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Active NMC PIN as an RGN or RMN.
• Experience as Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Senior Nurse, or similar leadership role.
• Experience in nursing and dementia care settings.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to balance clinical leadership with operational responsibilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership and support across the home.
• Lead and promote best practice in nursing and dementia care.
• Oversee medication management, care planning, risk assessments, and clinical audits.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision, and development of nursing and care staff.
• Assist with sickness management, return-to-work meetings, and colleague wellbeing initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory standards and clinical governance requirements.
• Drive quality improvements and maintain excellent resident outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and person-centred care.
• Work collaboratively with the management team to support operational performance and service excellence.

Skills

NMC PIN

Clinical leadership

Dementia care

Regulatory compliance

UK driving licence

Job description

SJB Medical in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to join a well-established nursing and dementia care service. You will lead clinical practice, develop your team, and ensure the highest standards of resident care, working alongside the Home Manager to drive governance and service excellence.

The role requires an active NMC PIN as an RGN or RMN, proven leadership in dementia care, strong governance knowledge, and the ability to balance clinical leadership with day-to-day operations.