Clinical Lead Nurse

RCH Care Homes Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team

Training & development

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Job summary

RCH Care Homes Limited is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse to join our Woodlands Care Centre team. You will provide clinical leadership, support high-quality person-centred care, and promote residents’ health, dignity and wellbeing.

You will oversee clinical practice, ensure compliance with regulatory standards and work with GPs and families to deliver excellent care. This role requires NMC registration and a senior leadership background in care settings.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the NMC.
• A recognised nursing qualification (RGN or RMN).
• Experience in a nursing or residential care home, ideally in a senior clinical or leadership position.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership abilities.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, medication management, infection control and clinical governance.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• A compassionate, professional and resident-focused approach.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and improving care quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to nurses and care staff.
• Ensure delivery of safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
• Oversee assessments, care planning, risk assessments and reviews.
• Monitor residents’ health and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Manage medication storage and administration per policy.
• Promote infection control, wound care and nutrition.
• Support investigations, safeguarding concerns and complaints.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support staff recruitment, induction, training and development.
• Conduct clinical audits and drive quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with CQC, NMC Code and legislation.

Skills

NMC registration

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organisational skills

Governance

Team development

CPD

Education

Nursing qualification (RGN/RMN)

Job description

Woodlands Care Centre are seeking an experienced Clinical Lead, to work with the team.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and experienced Clinical Lead Nurse to join our dedicated team within our care home. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed nursing professional to lead clinical practice, support the delivery of high-quality person-centred care, and promote the health, dignity, independence and wellbeing of our residents.

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership to the nursing and care teams, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance with regulatory requirements, and a positive experience for residents, families and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical leadership, guidance and support to nurses and care staff.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred care.
• Oversee clinical assessments, care planning, risk assessments and regular reviews.
• Monitor residents' health conditions, identify changes in health and escalated concerns appropriately.
• Ensure the safe administration, storage and management of medication in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Promote best practice in infection prevention and control, wound care, nutrition, hydration and falls prevention.
• Support the management of clinical incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and investigations.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical records and ensure appropriate documentation.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, multidisciplinary teams, residents and their families.
• Support staff recruitment, induction, training, supervision and performance development.
• Conduct clinical audits and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards, the NMC Code and relevant legislation and professional guidance.
• Promote a positive, supportive and accountable culture across the home.

About You

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• A recognised nursing qualification (RGN or RMN, as appropriate to the service).
• Experience in a nursing or residential care home, ideally in a senior clinical or leadership position.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership abilities.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding, medication management, infection control and clinical governance.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• A compassionate, professional and resident-focused approach.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and improving care quality.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, reflective of experience and qualifications.
• A supportive management team and positive working environment.
• Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents' lives.
• Employee wellbeing support and additional benefits, depending on the home.