Clinical Lead Nurse - Dementia & Nursing Care

Brook Street; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Supportive leadership team

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting a Clinical Lead for a nursing and dementia care home in Cardiff. You will lead clinical standards, drive improvements and ensure high-quality, person-centred care while supporting and developing the clinical team.

As a Registered Nurse with NMC PIN, you will balance clinical oversight with operational leadership, promote best practice and ensure regulatory compliance across the home.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with RGN or RMN status and a valid NMC PIN.
• Experience in a clinical leadership role (Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Senior Nurse).
• Experience in nursing and dementia care; knowledge of clinical governance and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on clinical leadership across the home.
• Oversee medication management, care planning, audits and risk assessments.
• Support staff recruitment, onboarding, supervision and development.

Skills

Leadership

NMC PIN

People development

Education

NMC PIN not required?

Job description

Clinical Lead

Salary: £50,000 | Location: Cardiff| Full-Time | Permanent

Lead Clinical Excellence. Deliver Outstanding Care.

Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) looking for your next leadership opportunity? We're recruiting for a Clinical Lead to join a well-established nursing and dementia care home in Maesteg. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional resident care while supporting and developing a dedicated clinical team.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll lead on clinical standards, drive continuous improvement, and ensure residents receive the highest quality, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on clinical leadership across the home.
• Support the delivery of outstanding nursing and dementia care.
• Lead by example, promoting best practice and high clinical standards.
• Oversee medication management, care planning, clinical audits, and risk assessments.
• Support staff recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and development.
• Manage sickness absence processes, return-to-work meetings, and team wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and clinical governance standards.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and support service development.
• Promote accountability, ownership, and a positive care culture.
• Work collaboratively with the Registered Manager to achieve operational and clinical objectives.

About You

• Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Senior Nurse, or similar leadership role.
• Strong background in nursing and dementia care.
• Sound knowledge of clinical governance, compliance, and quality standards.
• Able to balance clinical oversight with operational responsibilities.
• Passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £50,000.
• Opportunity to shape clinical standards and make a real impact.
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Clear pathways for career progression.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to residents, families, and colleagues every day.