Clinical Governance Lead

Job summary

Why join us?

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

Benefits of joining our team

• £26.38 per hour – Paid breaks on 12-hour shift
• Full time - 40 hours per week (supernumerary hours)
• Weekday and alternate weekends 
• Hot meal provided on 12-hour shift
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment 
• Dedicated mental health champions 

About the role

As the Clinical Governance Lead, you will take full responsibility for overseeing the effective operation and delivery of clinical and nursing services within the home. You will work closely with the Home Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure that clinical care meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Your role will be central to maintaining and improving clinical governance practices across the home, ensuring all nursing staff are well-trained, policies and procedures are followed, and residents receive exceptional care. You will also play a key role in infection control management and regulatory compliance.

Here’s some other important things you need to know:

• Valid UK NMC Pin – Essential

• Provide strong clinical leadership, setting high standards of nursing care and practice.

• Work collaboratively with the Home Manager and Deputy Manager to:

  • Recruit, select, induct, and train all nursing staff.

  • Ensure regular supervision and appraisals are completed for all nurse staff.

  • Monitor and maintain safe and effective staffing levels through rota management.

  • Develop, implement, and review person-centred care plans to promote resident wellbeing.

• Oversee and support full compliance with all relevant clinical governance, regulatory, and CQC standards.

• Ensure infection control policies are implemented, monitored, and properly recorded.

• Monitor clinical risks and incidents, conduct audits, and implement improvement actions where required.

• Attend management meetings to report on the status of clinical care, nursing staff performance, and resident outcomes.

• Lead the development and delivery of clinical training, ensuring all staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to meet regulatory and internal standards.

• Work closely with external bodies (e.g., CQC inspectors) to ensure inspection readiness and follow-up actions.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, openness, and transparency in clinical care.

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

About us and our home

Caring for Our Mental Health – Together 

At Ashbrook Court Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.

From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better