Clinical Lead: Person-Centred Elder Care

Lavender Lodge Care Home; Etwall CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lavender Lodge Care Home in Derby is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to oversee nursing and care delivery. You will drive person-centred care, lead a multidisciplinary team, and uphold high standards in line with CQC expectations.

You will manage care plans, medication management, risk assessments, and staff development to ensure safe, compassionate support for residents, including those living with dementia. This role is based on-site at Lavender Lodge.

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health).
• Significant experience in nursing/care home settings, especially elderly/dementia care.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical skills including medication management, care planning and risk assessment.
• Excellent communication and documentation, experience with digital care systems helpful.
• Commitment to person-centred care and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Flexible work approach, including weekends/shifts as required.
• Right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across the home and oversee nursing and personal care.
• Review care plans and risk assessments for accuracy and relevance.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor the care team with warmth and accountability.
• Champion person-centred care by getting to know residents as individuals.
• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing and escalate concerns promptly.
• Ensure safe administration and recording of medications in line with policy.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and the MDT.
• Support end-of-life care with clinical skill and compassion.
• Lead audits, quality improvement, and CQC compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation for resident safety and team accountability.
• Promote a safe, welcoming environment with infection control and safeguarding.
• Contribute to induction, supervision and ongoing staff development.

Skills

NMC registration

Clinical leadership

Team leadership

Medication management

Care planning

Risk assessment

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Tools

Digital care systems

Job description

Lavender Lodge Care Home in Derby is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to oversee nursing and care delivery. You will drive person-centred care, lead a multidisciplinary team, and uphold high standards in line with CQC expectations.

You will manage care plans, medication management, risk assessments, and staff development to ensure safe, compassionate support for residents, including those living with dementia. This role is based on-site at Lavender Lodge.