Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead - Nursing Home

Location: Essex

Pay: £25.61 per hour (£63,922 per annum)

Contract: Full-time

Working pattern: 24 hours per week in a supernumerary capacity and 24 hours per week working on the floor as a Registered Nurse. Supernumerary shifts are 12 hours, and nursing shifts are 8 hours.

Award-Winning Care Provider - Top 20 Care Home Group Award

9.4/10 – Care Home Review Score

CQC Rated Good

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Lead (RGN/RMN/RNLD) to join a well-established nursing home in Essex, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who is ready to combine clinical expertise with strong leadership skills to help ensure residents receive the highest standards of person-centred care.

As Clinical Lead,

you will play a key role in supporting the Home Manager, leading and developing the nursing team, promoting clinical excellence and creating a positive environment where residents and colleagues can thrive.

The Role

As our Clinical Lead (RGN/RMN/RNLD), you will:

• Lead the Nursing Team: Provide strong clinical leadership, mentor staff and support their professional development.
• Maintain Quality of Care: Ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care, with accurate care plans and effective medication management.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain CQC, NMC and company standards, overseeing clinical audits, safeguarding, risk management and clinical documentation.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve care quality, promote best practice and support positive resident outcomes.
• Develop Staff: Support induction, training, supervision, appraisals and NMC revalidation.
• Support Home Management: Work closely with the Home Manager and Deputy Manager, deputising when required and helping maintain a positive team culture.

About You

To be considered, you will need:

• Current NMC PIN (RGN, RMN, RNLD)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a care home or similar healthcare environment.
• Excellent clinical knowledge and sound decision making skills.
• A thorough understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance.
• Experience in Care plans and reporting
• Outstanding communication, organisational and leadership abilities.
• A genuine commitment to delivering exceptional care and achieving positive outcomes for residents.
• A passion for mentoring, developing and inspiring others.

What’s on Offer

• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Paid NMC revalidation support
• Life insurance
• Free DBS (terms and conditions apply)
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension scheme
• Wagestream – access earned pay before payday
• Employee Assistance Programme providing health and wellbeing support
• Free online learning through Hippo, alongside fully funded apprenticeship opportunities
• Annual salary reviews
• A supportive working environment where your development is encouraged and your contribution is recognised

Compliance & Eligibility

You must hold a valid UK NMC PIN.

Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK.

Please note: We are NOT offering sponsorship for this position and are unable to accept overseas applications at this time.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Clinical Lead (RGN/RMN/RNLD) looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply directly through this advert. Rebecca Kelly will be in touch to discuss the opportunity, answer your questions and understand what you're looking for in your next role.

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