Clinical Lead - Owen Mor Care Centre - Derry/Londonderry - 37.5 hpw

Join Easteden and be part of the moments that matter. At Easteden, we believe exceptional care starts with strong clinical leadership. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Clinical Lead to help promote high standards of nursing practice, support professional development and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care across our Home.

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse who is passionate about quality, governance and resident wellbeing to further develop their leadership career within a growing organisation. Easteden Care Group is a growing and values-led organisation operating residential, nursing, dementia, mental health and complex care services across Northern Ireland.

As a Clinical Lead, you will provide clinical leadership, professional guidance and operational support within the Home while helping promote high standards of nursing practice, resident care and clinical governance. You will work closely with the Home Manager, Deputy Manager, nursing teams and wider colleagues to support safe, effective and person-centred care delivery, while contributing to quality improvement, workforce development and positive resident outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred nursing care.
• Promote resident wellbeing, dignity, independence and positive clinical outcomes.
• Provide clinical guidance and support in response to changing resident needs and clinical concerns.
• Support assessment, care planning, risk management and resident reviews.

Team Development & Professional Support

• Provide visible clinical leadership and professional support to nursing and care teams.
• Support supervision, mentoring, induction and staff development activities.
• Promote professionalism, accountability and continuous learning.
• Assist with shift coordination and delegation of duties where required.

Communication & Multidisciplinary Working

• Develop positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Participate in handovers, reviews, meetings and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Communicate clinical information accurately and professionally.
• Escalate safeguarding, operational or clinical concerns appropriately.

Governance, Quality & Professional Standards

• Support medicines management, clinical governance and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and professional records.
• Contribute to audits, inspections, investigations and improvement initiatives.
• Promote compliance with NMC standards, organisational policies and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurses (RN, RMN or RNLD) with active NMC registration.
• Experienced within regulated healthcare, nursing or care environments, with a minimum of two years' post-registration experience.
• Professional, clinically credible and confident leaders.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting others to succeed.
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Committed to governance, quality improvement and resident wellbeing.

Why Join Easteden

At Easteden, we believe great care starts with great people. We create homes where residents feel respected, and workplaces where our colleagues feel welcomed, appreciated, and empowered to succeed.

Your Work-Life & Rewards

• Competitive rates of pay with reliable and transparent pay arrangements.
• Predictable, fair, forward-planned rotations with shared weekends.
• A freshly cooked hot breakfast made just for our staff every single week.
• Free membership giving you high street discounts, online shopping deals and weekly treats.
• Recommend great people and receive a referral reward when they successfully join the organisation.

Your Support & Well-being

• A genuinely friendly, welcoming culture where you are never left isolated.
• Your ideas are heard, valued, and used to improve how our home runs.
• Active mental health support and managers who prioritise your well-being.

Your Growth & Impact

• Continuous learning and certifications to elevate your professional skill set.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a growing organisation.
• Champion clinical excellence and support teams to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care that enhances resident wellbeing and outcomes.

Easteden Care Group is committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and fairness in all aspects of recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.