Clinical Lead Nurse: Hands-On Care & Staff Development

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Induction and ongoing training

Career development and progression

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN/RMN) for a modern nursing home. You will balance hands-on clinical care with clinical oversight, staff development and quality improvement to uphold high standards of resident wellbeing.

We offer 40-hour weeks, with a mix of clinical and supernumerary shifts and enhanced support for professional development. Applicants must have nursing home experience, leadership skills, and current UK NMC registration.

Qualifications

• Previous nursing home experience with proven leadership.
• Confident taking responsibility for clinical standards.
• NMC registration in good standing.
• Right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight across the nursing home.
• Deliver hands-on nursing care during clinical shifts.
• Use supernumerary time to support clinical governance, quality assurance and staff development.
• Guide, mentor and support Nurses and Care Assistants to maintain excellent standards.
• Oversee clinical assessments, care plans and medication management.
• Monitor residents' health and ensure appropriate responses to changing care needs.
• Support clinical audits, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with CQC standards and safeguarding procedures and nursing best practice.
• Work closely with the Home Manager to identify priorities and improve clinical outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and external healthcare professionals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork and person-centred care.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical governance

Staff development

Quality improvement

Team coordination

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)

Job description

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN/RMN) for a modern nursing home. You will balance hands-on clinical care with clinical oversight, staff development and quality improvement to uphold high standards of resident wellbeing.

We offer 40-hour weeks, with a mix of clinical and supernumerary shifts and enhanced support for professional development. Applicants must have nursing home experience, leadership skills, and current UK NMC registration.