Clinical Lead Nurse

Job summary

Clinical Lead Nurse Nursing - Gilmerton Care Home Contract:Full TimeSalary:£23.00 Per HourShift Type:DaysContracted hours:38.5

Clinical Lead Nurse – Gilmerton Care Home

• £23.00 per hour
• Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
• One day supernumerary, or as required
• Pension, Paid PVG, Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

About the Role
As Clinical Lead Nurse, you will take responsibility for clinical governance, staff support, training, supervisions, and maintaining the highest standards of care. Working closely with the Deputy Manager, you will provide leadership and guidance to the nursing and care teams, oversee care planning, support audits and compliance, mentor staff, and act as a key point of contact for families and external professionals.

Your leadership ensures every resident receives safe, person-centred, and high-quality care, while fostering a supportive environment where the team can grow and develop.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN
• Solid clinical experience, ideally in a care home or similar setting
• Confident in leading others and making clinical decisions
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards
• Passionate about developing and supporting your team

About You
You are a natural leader with excellent communication skills and a calm, professional approach. You build trust easily with residents, families, and colleagues, and are motivated by making a real difference every day. You are organised, proactive, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care, dignity, and safety.

Location
Gilmerton Care Home, located in the peaceful south of Edinburgh, offers exceptional residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. Our home provides a warm, family-like environment with modern, comfortable living spaces, engaging activities, and personalised care plans. Joining our team means working in a supportive setting where residents’ well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and where staff are valued, trained, and given opportunities to develop their careers.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role where your clinical expertise and compassion truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.