Clinical Lead Nurse

Career Makers; Pennington; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Induction and training

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Annual leave increases with service

Paid DBS check

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Paid breaks

NMC registration renewal paid

Job summary

Career Makers is seeking a Clinical Lead for a well-established nursing home in Hampshire. The role is permanent, full-time, with a salary of £50,000 per year. You will lead the nursing team, uphold high standards of person-centred care and ensure regulatory compliance within a supportive environment.

Reporting to the Home Manager, you will drive clinical governance, monitor care plans and outcomes, and mentor staff to promote best practice across the service.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with post-registration experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making ability.
• Experience leading or supervising clinical teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team on a day-to-day basis to ensure care standards.
• Oversee care delivery and monitor resident outcomes and plans.
• Drive clinical governance, audits and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor, coach and develop nursing and care staff.
• Support safeguarding, risk management and quality improvement.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Post-registration experience

Clinical governance

Team leadership

Effective communication

Job description

Clinical Lead - Nursing Home

Location: Hampshire

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Shift Pattern: Days - 50/50 Supernumerary split

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Clinical Lead to join a well-established nursing home providing high-quality residential and nursing care. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in their leadership career within a supportive and resident-focused environment.

Working closely with the Home Manager and wider clinical team, you will play a key role in maintaining outstanding standards of care, supporting the nursing team, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

The Role

As Clinical Lead, you will support and develop the nursing team while ensuring residents receive person-centred, high-quality care. You will lead clinical governance, oversee care delivery, and act as a role model for best practice across the service.

Reporting to: Home Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead the nursing team on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure the highest standards of clinical care are maintained.
• Monitor care plans and clinical outcomes for residents.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support safeguarding processes and quality assurance activities.
• Mentor, coach and develop nursing and care staff.
• Assist with investigations, risk management and clinical governance.

Requirements

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD).
• Previous post-registration nursing experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading or supervising clinical teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Desirable

• Experience within a nursing home or elderly care setting.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding, DoLS and clinical audits.
• Experience supporting inspections and quality improvement initiatives.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing healthcare organisation.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card reimbursement.
• Additional annual leave linked to length of service.
• Paid DBS check.
• Company uniform provided.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Paid breaks.
• Annual NMC registration renewal paid.