Clinical Lead (Nurse Qualified)

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform discounts

Tastecard discount

Nest pension

NMC renewal fee paid

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition rewards

Training and development support

Wellbeing support

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Clinical Lead for a 2-month fixed-term contract in Harrogate. You will lead clinical teams, supervise training, and uphold high nursing and care standards. Responsibilities include medication administration, care plan quality, safeguarding, and governance.

Applicants must hold an NMC-recognised qualification with a valid UK NMC PIN and demonstrate leadership in care settings. Flexible shifts, DBS checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification recognised by the UK NMC.
• Valid UK NMC PIN and registration to practice as RN/RMN/RNLD.
• Experience leading clinical/care teams and managing performance.
• Strong understanding of clinical policy frameworks.
• Ability to assist residents with mobility and adapt to shifts, including holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist Home Manager with administrative duties and nursing/care tasks.
• Maintain nursing/care management and governance in the Home Manager's absence.
• Administer medications and ensure care plan quality.
• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to residents.
• Ensure resident safety and implement safeguarding policies.
• Manage teams and plan shifts; coach, train, mentor staff.
• Support infection prevention and liaise with GPs and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assist with care home inspections and uphold clinical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Safeguarding knowledge

Patient care

Education

Nursing qualification recognised by UK NMC

Job description

About the Role

Fixed Term Contract

Starting ASAP

Duration 2 month

Join us as a Clinical Lead at Maria Mallaband Care Group, where you will be empowered to be your best self every day and experience firsthand the transformative power of your care.

As an advocate for our residents, you will play a crucial role in leading clinical teams to provide and maintain the highest standards of nursing and care, while supervising colleague training and performance. Your skills will shine as you champion dignity and safety, serve as a role model to those working with you, and provide a true sense of purpose to those living with us.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Assisting the Home Manager and/or Deputy Manager with administrative duties as well as nursing/care tasks
• Maintaining overall responsibility of nursing/care management and care governance in the absence of the Home manager, including working as Nurse in charge.
• Medication administration andCare plan quality
• Providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to our residents
• Ensuring resident safety and implementing safeguarding policies
• Team management and shift planning
• Coaching, training and mentoring
• Infection prevention and control
• Liaising with General Practitioners and Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Assisting the Home Manager with care home inspections and visits where required
• Upholding clinical governance standards and leading clinical governance meetings

About you

Being one of our Clinical Leads means demonstrating compassion, dedication, and commitment towards enhancing the quality of life for others. Your communication skills and attention to detail set you apart, and you continuously seek opportunities to learn and develop your clinical skills. You take every challenge in your stride and your goal is to always achieve the best outcomes.

You will have developed leadership skills by supervising teams, ideally in care home settings, and you will have excellent knowledge of safeguarding, DoLsand the Mental Capacity Act, putting this into practice when guiding others. Wherever you may be in your career, we will also support you with further training and development to help you build your confidence and skills.

A few things will be essential to be successful in this role, and these are:

• A Nursing qualification recognised by the UK NMC
• A valid UK NMC PIN and registration to practice as Registered General Nurse(RGN)/Learning & Disability Nurse (RNLD)/Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Previous experience leading clinical/care teams and managing team performance
• Good understanding of clinical policy frameworks
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as assisting residents with their mobility
• Flexibility to work different shifts and a proportion of Bank Holidays, as necessary

To ensure we make safe recruitment choices for those in our care, the role will also be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

What we offer

Join us in our journey to become the best care provider in the UK and your employer of choice! You will be rewarded for everything you do and have access to some fantastic benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Paid annual NMC renewal fee
• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition rewards
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

To find our more about our rewards and what makes us great, visit our Careers page onwww.mmcgcarehomes.co.uk/careers

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

Our commitment to ED&I

We believe in fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, values, inclusivity, and equity, where everyone’s unique perspective is respected and appreciated. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background.