Clinical Lead Nurse

Job summary

Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN)

- St Peters Court Nursing Home, Maldon, CM9 6LF
- Up to £55,000 per annum
- Full-Time | Permanent | 41 Hours Per Week

Lead Exceptional Care in a Specialist Nursing Home

St Peters Court Nursing Home is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN) to join our leadership team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious nurse leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and supporting the development of a high-performing clinical team. Working within our specialist 24-bed nursing home, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining excellent clinical standards while helping to shape the future of our service.

The role offers a blend of clinical leadership, governance, quality assurance, staff development, and hands-on nursing care, making it ideal for an experienced Senior Nurse, Clinical Lead, Unit Manager, or Deputy Manager looking for their next challenge.

Why Join Us?

At St Peters Court, we are committed to delivering exceptional nursing care for residents with complex nursing needs. We believe that outstanding care starts with outstanding leadership, and we invest heavily in supporting our team to succeed.

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent position
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Opportunity to influence and improve clinical practice
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Birthday leave
• Modern, well-maintained nursing home environment

The Role

Working closely with the Home Manager, you will provide strong clinical leadership and operational support across the service, ensuring residents receive safe, effective, and person-centred care at all times.

You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with CQC standards, supporting the nursing and care teams, and driving continuous improvements throughout the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager with the day-to-day management of the service.
• Lead, motivate, and develop nursing and care teams.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee admissions, assessments, care planning, and clinical reviews.
• Lead clinical governance, safeguarding, and quality assurance processes.
• Manage medication systems, audits, and monthly medication cycles.
• Ensure compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards, MCA, and DoLS legislation.
• Support investigations, incident management, and risk assessments.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, GPs, community teams, and healthcare professionals.
• Provide mentorship, supervision, and clinical guidance to staff.
• Deputise for the Home Manager when required.

Essential Clinical Skills

The successful candidate should be confident and competent in:

• Suprapubic catheter care
• Male and female catheterisation
• Syringe driver management
• PEG and RIG feeding
• Oxygen therapy
• Venepuncture and blood sampling
• Verification of Expected Death (VOED)

About YouEssential Requirements

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, or senior nursing leadership role within the UK.
• Experience working within a nursing home or complex care environment.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and clinical governance.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, MCA, and DoLS.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding resident care.

Desirable

• Experience supporting CQC inspections.
• Previous experience in a Clinical Lead or Deputy Manager role.
• Experience working with residents with complex nursing needs.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are a dedicated nurse leader looking to join a progressive nursing home where quality of care comes first, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us continue delivering exceptional nursing care to those who need it most.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Location: St Peters Court Nursing Home, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LF

NMC PIN Required | Right to Work in the UK Required | No Sponsorship Available

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maldon CM9 6LF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)