Clinical Lead Nurse

Sterling Cross; Arundel; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium care home near Arundel seeks an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse for nightly shifts. The role includes responsible oversight of care standards, mentorship, and the opportunity to provide direct care, supported by a comprehensive package for professional development and a generous sign-on bonus.

Benefits

£2,000 welcome bonus

Funded learning & development opportunities

Reimbursed NMC renewal fees

Free on-site staff parking

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Life insurance

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing assistance programme

Monthly staff lottery

Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification (RN Adult / RMN) is essential.
• Strong experience in caring for older adults is necessary.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and mentorship abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee clinical decision-making and team training.
• Provide hands-on care at least one night per week.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Care for older adults

Clinical policy awareness

Education

NMC registration (RN Adult / RMN)

Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification

Job description

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A leading premium care home not far from Arundel is now looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN Adult or RMN) to join the team as their Clinical Lead Nurse for Nights .

Set in a stately manor-like house, the home is a spacious and luxurious place for older adults to reside in comfort and style, with a strong sense of community and stunning grounds to enjoy – only a stone’s throw from the scenic South Downs and wider Sussex countryside. The MDT is well-prepared to care for residents with specialist nursing and/or dementia needs, and the CQC has awarded the home “Good” ratings in all areas for their efforts.

As the Clinical Lead , you will be responsible for the high standards of care provided to residents, with the autonomy to demonstrate your strengths in both clinical expertise and team management. Your role will involve ensuring complete regulatory compliance, overseeing clinical decision-making, and keeping team training in line with the latest clinical developments, all so that provided care continues to evolve and fulfil changing healthcare needs.

You will also spend at least 1 night per week providing hands-on care, which will allow you to keep your skills sharp and evaluate operations from on the ground.

In return, the home can offer you one of the sector’s best packages for CPD (including support to earn new qualifications) alongside rewards, recognition, and lifestyle support for a holistically fulfilling role. A £2,000 sign-on bonus * is also now available as a warm welcome to the team.

This is a permanent , full-time position for a care home’s Clinical Lead Nurse, night shifts only .

Person specification:

• ( Essential ) NMC registration in a relevant nursing discipline (RN Adult / RMN)
• ( Essential ) Strong professional experience caring for older adults
• ( Essential ) Strong awareness of clinical policy frameworks and medication guidelines
• ( Essential ) Evidence of effective clinical leadership and team mentorship skills
• ( Desirable ) Relevant teaching/assessing/mentoring qualification

Benefits / enhancements include :

• £2,000 welcome bonus* *( T&Cs apply )
• Extensive funded learning & development opportunities
• Reimbursed NMC renewal fees
• Free on-site staff parking
• Extensive range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
• Life insurance coverage
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing assistance programme
• Monthly staff lottery offering cash prizes
• Recognition and reward schemes
• Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme