Clinical Lead Nurse

Purosearch Ltd.; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training & progression

Career progression

Quality improvement

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Clinical Lead Nurse for a dementia-focused nursing home in Plymouth. The role combines clinical leadership with management responsibilities, sharing time between clinical shifts and people management to maintain high standards of care.

You will lead a team, oversee care plans, audits and CQ standards, and build strong relationships with residents, families and external professionals while driving continuous service improvement.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN.
• Experience in a senior role within dementia or elderly care.
• Strong understanding of dementia care best practices.
• Able to lead autonomously while supporting a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support the Home Manager in daily operations.
• Oversee care planning, audits and ensure CQ standards are met.
• Mentor and supervise nursing and care staff; manage rota, recruitment and performance reviews.
• Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards.
• Build relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Leadership

Dementia care

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Autonomy

Education

NMC PIN

Job description

Clinical Lead Nurse – Dementia Nursing Home

Plymouth

Salary: £23-25ph

About the Home

A warm, person-centred dementia-focused nursing home located in Plymouth, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for our residents.

The home prides itself on a compassionate culture, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Registered Manager is now looking for an experienced, motivated Clinical Lead Nurse to support them in leading the team, maintain and exceed our clients high standards.

The Role

As Clinical Lead Nurse, you will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth daily running of the service, providing clinical leadership and supporting staff to deliver outstanding, dignified care.

This role combines clinical expertise with strong leadership and management responsibilities. Your time will be split 50/50 between clinical shifts and management hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with the overall operational management of the home.
• Provide clinical leadership to ensure safe, effective, high-quality nursing care tailored to residents living with dementia.
• Supervise, mentor and develop nursing and care staff, promoting a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Conduct care audits, manage care plans and ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal policies.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Assist with staff rota management, recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Oversee medication management and ensure best practice clinical standards are met.

About You

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with current NMC PIN.
• Previous experience in a senior nursing role within a dementia or elderly care setting.
• Strong understanding of dementia care best practice.
• Confident leader with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate about delivering person-centred care and driving continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously while supporting a collaborative team culture.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive management team and positive working environment.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.