Clinical Lead Nurse

Orchid Healthcare; Olney; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury nursing home in Olney is seeking a Clinical Lead Nurse to assist in delivering high-quality care for elderly residents. The candidate must be a qualified nurse with a passion for elderly and dementia care and at least 5 years of hands-on experience. Responsibilities include managing nursing teams and liaising with healthcare professionals to maintain care standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on nursing experience.
• Registered with the NMC.
• Experience in a similar role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in planning and implementing nursing care.
• Manage and motivate a team of nurses and carers.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for elderly care

Education

Qualified nurse (RGN, RMN, or RNLD)

Job description

Overview

Location: Olney | Salary: £49,000 per annum | Title: Clinical Lead | Lead Nurse | Clinical Lead Nurse | Sector: Nursing Home | Elderly Care | Residential Care | Dementia Care

Job Description

A permanent Deputy Home Manager post has become available in a luxury nursing home in Olney that specialises in elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality of nursing care for the home's frail elderly residents, including those with dementia.
• Manage and motivate a team of nurses and carers to ensure the smooth running of the home.
• Maintain and uphold the home's reputation as a recognised centre of excellence.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to inductions and orientations of new care staff.
• Undertake administrative duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• You must be a qualified nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) and be registered with the NMC.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on nursing experience.
• Passion for elderly and dementia care.

Job Requirements

• Work autonomously and independently while building strong relationships with management and care staff.
• Maintain and assess the home's high quality of care.
• Organise and motivate carers to ensure excellent standards of care are delivered.
• Assist in inductions and orientations of new care staff.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Administrative duties as required.

Other roles with similar titles include Deputy Matron, Assistant Manager, Unit Lead, Clinical Lead, Nurse Manager, and Nurse Lead.

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