Clinical Lead - Elderly Care - NMC Pin Essential

Clinical Lead – Elderly Care – NMC Pin Essential

Location: Exeter, Devon

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week (2 x 12-hour clinical shifts + 2 x supernumerary days)

PLEASE NOTE: A valid and in-date NMC pin is essential for this position. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship currently.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary – £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience
• Paid breaks and paid handovers
• 2 supernumerary days for office and administration duties each week
• NMC pin renewal funded
• Enhanced DBS check provided
• 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development support
• Strong internal career progression opportunities

Overview:

Compass Associates are proud to be working with a reputable care provider offering exceptional standards of residential and nursing care for elderly residents across the South West. They are seeking a Clinical Lead to join their dedicated and dynamic team at a warm, welcoming 35-bed dual-registered home based just outside of Exeter.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for elderly care and proven team leadership abilities to step into a senior clinical role. With a balance of hands-on nursing shifts and dedicated time for leadership duties, this role offers a rewarding blend of clinical care and team development responsibilities.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead two clinical shifts and two supernumerary days per week
• Complete medication rounds and clinical assessments
• Review and develop person-centred care plans
• Supervise, support and clinically develop a team of 4 nurses, 6 carers, and 1 Team Leader per shift
• Participate in GP rounds and liaise with families and external professionals
• Support audits, training, compliance and quality assurance
• Act as a role model and lead by example within a small, close-knit team

Requirements:

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) – RGN or RMN
• Strong clinical background and experience in a care home setting
• At least two years’ experience in elderly care nursing
• Previous team leadership or clinical lead experience preferred
• Confident, resilient and able to support and challenge effectively
• Passion for high-quality elderly care and continuous improvement
• Willing to work alternate weekends and step in for clinical emergencies when needed

Commutable From:

Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Cullompton, Crediton, Newton Abbot, Tiverton, Sidmouth and surrounding areas.

Recommendations:

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the recruitment partner for this permanent vacancy. If you know someone suitable for the role, we offer a referral incentive – receive £200 in John Lewis vouchers if your referral is successfully placed.