Clinical Lead in Brackley

Meridian Business Support is delighted to be recruiting for a Clinical Lead Nurse on behalf of a well-established and highly regarded care provider in Brackley. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to take the next step in their career within a supportive and forward-thinking care environment. Working closely with the Home Manager, you will play a key role in leading clinical practice, supporting nursing and care teams, and ensuring the delivery of outstanding person-centred care.

If you are passionate about clinical excellence, developing others, and making a genuine difference to residents' lives, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As Clinical Lead, you will support the Home Manager in maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, governance, and compliance throughout the home. You will provide leadership and guidance to the nursing and care teams, ensuring residents receive safe, effective, and compassionate care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing. You will also play a key role in driving quality improvements, supporting regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive culture within the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing team to deliver exceptional standards of clinical care.
• Promote best practice and ensure care delivery remains compliant with all regulatory and company requirements.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to nurses and care staff.
• Support the Home Manager in maintaining strong clinical governance and quality assurance processes.
• Conduct audits and monitor clinical performance, implementing improvements where required.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and clinical documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support safeguarding processes and ensure concerns are managed appropriately and effectively.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to staff development through coaching, supervision, and ongoing training.
• Act as a role model for professionalism, clinical excellence, and person-centred care.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Active NMC registration with relevant post-registration experience.
• Previous experience leading, supervising, or mentoring nursing teams.
• Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• A good understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding, DoLS, audits, and clinical governance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and proactive leadership style with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality care and improving resident outcomes.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card reimbursement.
• Loyalty Bonus scheme, offering up to 5 additional annual leave days based on length of service.
• Refer-a-Friend scheme with rewards of up to £500.
• Paid DBS check.
• Free uniform provided.
• Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.
• Paid breaks.
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid.
• A supportive working environment where your contribution is valued and recognised.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse Essential.
• Relevant post-registration clinical experience.
• Leadership or management qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

To apply or find out more, please contact Meridian Business Support for a confidential discussion.