Clinical Lead Nurse

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Onsite parking

Employee wellbeing programme and/or?q

Staff benefits portal

Recognition and rewards for excellence

Paid training

Company events

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited in Plymouth is seeking a Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN) to lead a care team delivering person-centred care for older adults, including residents living with dementia. You will mentor staff, oversee clinical governance, and ensure safe medication practices.

You will work 37.5 hours per week with alternative weekends and £24 per hour. A compassionate leader with excellent communication and risk management skills is required to maintain high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active NMC registration (RGN).
• Experience leading nursing teams in elderly/dementia care.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decisionmaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership across the nursing team and deliver person-centred care.
• Monitor and update care plans as residents' needs change.
• Mentor junior staff and support training and development.
• Ensure safe medication administration and regulatory adherence.
• Promote dignity, respect and choice for residents.
• Lead audits, risk assessments and safeguarding practices; communicate with families and MDT.
• Assist with staff rotas, supervisions and governance processes.

Skills

Leadership

NMC PIN

Elderly care

Dementia care

Clinical skills

Communication

Risk management

Team leadership

Job description

Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN) | £24 Per Hour | 37.5 hours per week, alternative weekends

Looking for a role where your clinical expertise and leadership make a real difference every day? Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead Nurse to join their growing team. The home provides exceptional care for older adults, many of whom are living with dementia.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse who thrives in a supportive, person-centred environment and is ready to step into a key leadership role. You’ll guide, mentor, and inspire a team of dedicated carers and nurses - helping to shape a positive culture while ensuring outstanding clinical care.

Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 sponsorship

What We’re Looking For:

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with a valid NMC pin.


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• Strong knowledge of clinical procedures, elderly care, and dementia support.


• Excellent communication, decision‑making, and leadership skills.


• Ability to lead a team effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.


• A compassionate, empathetic, and proactive approach to care delivery.


• Confident in managing clinical risk, safeguarding, and care compliance.

Benefits of Working at This Service:

• Company pension scheme


• Onsite parking


• Employee wellbeing programme and support services


• Access to staff benefits portal


• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance


• Paid training


• Company events

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong clinical leadership across the nursing team to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.


• Monitor and evaluate care plans, ensuring they are updated in line with residents' changing needs.


• Act as a role model and mentor to junior staff, supporting training and development.


• Ensure safe medication administration and clinical procedures in line with best practice and regulatory standards.


• Promote a culture of dignity, respect, and choice for all residents.


• Lead and support clinical audits, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices.Foster open communication with residents, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.


• Support with staff rotas, supervisions, and clinical governance processes.