Clinical Lead

We are seeking an outstanding Clinical Lead to join our senior management team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to our residents.

As Clinical Lead, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to provide strong clinical leadership, drive quality improvement, support and develop our nursing team, and ensure the highest standards of care, governance, and regulatory compliance throughout the home.

About the Role - This is primarily a leadership and management position, although you will occasionally work clinical shifts on the floor to support the team, maintain your clinical practice, and ensure a thorough understanding of the home's day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities include:

-  Providing visible leadership and support to nursing and care teams.

-  Leading medication management and overseeing the home's electronic medication administration (eMAR) system.

-  Completing and reviewing resident assessments and care plans.

-  Driving clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.

-  Representing the clinical team at monthly governance meetings.

-  Supporting staff development, supervision, appraisals, and competency assessments.

-  Ensuring compliance with CQC requirements and regulatory standards.

-  Overseeing stock control of medications, clinical equipment, and consumables.

-  Participating in the management on-call rota when required.