Clinical Lead: Nursing Leader for Compassionate Care

Aurem Care; Colchester; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS

Life insurance

Pension scheme

Earned pay access (Wagestream)

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking

Online learning via Hippo

Apprenticeship opportunities

Salary reviews

Job summary

The Oaks Care Home in Colchester, Essex is seeking a Clinical Lead to join their dedicated team. This full-time role combines clinical expertise with leadership to ensure residents receive the highest standard of person-centred care.

You will lead the nursing team, support the Home Manager, promote clinical excellence and maintain high-quality care plans for residents. Must have NMC PIN and relevant leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with a valid PIN.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience within a care home or similar healthcare environment.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and sound decision-making skills.
• Understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance.
• Outstanding communication, organisational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong clinical leadership and act as a role model for the nursing team.
• Deliver and promote high-quality, person-centred care that meets each resident's individual needs.
• Develop, review and maintain accurate care plans reflecting residents' changing needs.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, NMC standards, CQC regulations and current best practice.
• Lead the nursing team in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care.
• Oversee all aspects of medication management, ensuring medicines are received, stored and administered safely.
• Conduct regular clinical audits and implement improvements where required.
• Investigate incidents, manage risk effectively and ensure accurate clinical documentation.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and promote evidence-based practice throughout the home.
• Act as a mentor, supervisor and coach, supporting the development of nurses and care staff.
• Coordinate induction, mandatory training, clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Carry out staff appraisals and contribute to performance management.
• Promote a positive, supportive and professional culture within the home.
• Deputise for the Home Manager or Deputy Manager when required.
• Support NMC revalidation and encourage continuous learning across the nursing team.

Skills

NMC Registration

Leadership experience

Clinical governance

Communication skills

Job description

The Oaks Care Home in Colchester, Essex is seeking a Clinical Lead to join their dedicated team. This full-time role combines clinical expertise with leadership to ensure residents receive the highest standard of person-centred care.

You will lead the nursing team, support the Home Manager, promote clinical excellence and maintain high-quality care plans for residents. Must have NMC PIN and relevant leadership experience.