Interim Clinical Lead

Keystone Care; Preston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to take interim Clinical Lead responsibility within a well-established nursing and residential care service for older people, including those with dementia and complex needs.

You will lead clinical governance, oversee care planning, medication, audits and documentation, and work closely with the Registered Manager to drive quality and safety for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Experience in a nursing home or similar adult social care setting.
• Experience in a Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Deputy Matron or senior nursing position.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and CQC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing and care team.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care, governance and resident safety.
• Oversee care planning, medication, audits, risk management and clinical documentation.
• Support staff with clinical guidance, supervision and development.
• Work alongside the Registered Manager to maintain and improve quality standards.
• Liaise with GPs, community teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Support the service with regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Governance

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Liaison with healthcare professionals

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (RGN)

Job description

Keystone Care is working with a well-established care provider to appoint an experienced Registered Nurse as an Interim Clinical Lead.

This is an opportunity to provide strong clinical leadership within a well-established nursing and residential care service supporting older people, including individuals with dementia and complex care needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing and care team.
• Ensure high standards of clinical care, governance and resident safety.
• Oversee care planning, medication, audits, risk management and clinical documentation.
• Support staff with clinical guidance, supervision and development.
• Work alongside the Registered Manager to maintain and improve quality standards.
• Liaise with GPs, community teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Support the service with regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

About You

• Must be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Previous experience in a nursing home or similar adult social care setting.
• Experience in a Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Deputy Matron or senior nursing position.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and CQC requirements.
• Confident leader with the ability to quickly establish credibility within a team.
• Hands‑on, proactive and able to make an immediate impact