Clinical Lead Nurse

Bluebird Care Cheshire East; Crewe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a highly regarded care provider as a Clinical Lead Nurse, where your leadership and clinical skills will shape the future of exceptional home care services. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a domiciliary care service, ensuring high-quality, CQC-compliant care while developing complex care services. With a focus on professional development and a supportive work environment, you will inspire and mentor your team, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive recruitment efforts. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and advance your career in a growing franchise, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Fully funded professional development

28 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Mileage reimbursement

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with leadership experience or aspirations required.
• Experience in delivering complex care services is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the domiciliary care service as the Registered Manager.
• Oversee the application process for TDDI registration.
• Manage care planning and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Focus

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC Registered)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health & Social Care

Tools

Care Planning Software

Job description

Are you a Registered Nurse with leadership aspirations or experience in management? Bluebird Care Cheshire East, a CQC-rated Outstanding care provider, is seeking a Clinical Lead Nurse to head up our service, combining your clinical expertise with the responsibilities of a Registered Manager.

This is a unique opportunity to lead an exceptional service, help us secure TDDI (Treatment of Disease, Disorder, and Injury) registration, and introduce complex care to our offering.

Why Join Us?

We are a trusted and highly regarded provider of home care, committed to delivering exceptional services that allow our customers to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. By joining our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our service and making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £42,500 - £47,500, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• Fully funded professional development, including leadership training and clinical courses.
• 28 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off.
• Company pension scheme.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing, Outstanding-rated franchise.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on staff well-being.

Your Role:

As the Clinical Lead Nurse, you will:

• Head up our domiciliary care service as the Registered Manager, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, CQC-compliant care.
• Utilize your clinical expertise to lead the development of complex care services, introducing higher acuity support for our customers.
• Oversee the application process for TDDI registration, expanding the scope of services we provide.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor the office and care teams to ensure a positive, collaborative work culture.
• Drive recruitment efforts to grow the team of carers and nurses, ensuring we meet the needs of our customers.
• Manage care planning, risk assessments, and the implementation of person-centered care.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as Local Authorities and healthcare professionals, to enhance service delivery and develop new opportunities.
• Monitor budgets, KPIs, and operational targets to ensure the service’s continued success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Registered Nurse (NMC Registered) with a current PIN.
• Proven leadership or management experience, or strong aspirations to step into a leadership role.
• Experience in delivering complex care services is highly desirable.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Comprehensive understanding of CQC regulations and compliance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• A proactive, ambitious, and customer-focused approach to care management.

About Us:

Bluebird Care Cheshire East is part of the UK’s leading home care franchise network. With our Outstanding rating and ambitious plans to introduce complex care, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional services while fostering the professional growth and well-being of our team.

Ready to Lead and Innovate?

If you’re ready to combine your clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, and play a key role in shaping the future of an Outstanding-rated care service, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for this exciting role.