Clinical Care Lead

Job Description:

Overview

Shape the Future of Exceptional Care: Clinical Care Lead

Are you an inspiring clinical leader looking for a role where your expertise truly shines? We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, and forward-thinking senior nurse to guide our care team and elevate the lives of our residents.If you want a rewarding leadership role that balances strategic management with a heart for hands‑on, person‑centred care, we want you on our team!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Be a Visionary Leader:Stepping up as the manager’s trusted right hand, you will shape unit culture, drive clinical excellence, and lead a dedicated team.
• Empowerment First:We focus on independence, enablement, and choice, ensuring residents live their best, most fulfilled lives.
• Innovation & Growth:From our specialized Dementia Strategy to digital platforms like I Trent and Ulysses, you will work with modern tools in a progressive environment.
• Continuous Development:We don’t just care for residents; we care for your career with robust professional development and mentoring opportunities.

Your Role at a Glance

Inspiring Leadership & Management

• Lead, coach, and supervise our fantastic nursing and care teams.
• Step up to manage the home dynamically in the absence of the Registered Manager.
• Oversee smart, efficient staff rotas and digital platforms to keep the home running safely and smoothly.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and appraisals to help your team flourish.

Clinical Excellence & Innovation

• Ensure the highest standards of complex care, safe medication management, and clinical records.
• Drive pioneering initiatives like our Dementia Strategy, frailty prevention, and rehabilitation agendas in partnership with our Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Champion regulatory standards (CQC, DOLS, and Mental Capacity Assessments) to keep our environment safe and compliant.

Person-Centred Resident Care

• Conduct pre‑admission assessments and design bespoke, creative care plans.
• Safeguard resident well‑being, promoting dignity, privacy, and true personal choice.
• Build strong partnerships with external multi‑disciplinary teams (MDTs) and GPs.

What You Bring to the Team

Skills & Experience

• Independent & Organised:Able to confidently manage and carry out your workload with limited supervision, staying strictly within your scope of training. (Essential)
• Compassioning Care:A natural ability to handle resident health needs with extreme sensitivity and absolute confidentiality.
• Expert Communicator:Exceptional interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication to build strong relationships.
• Regulatory Knowledge:Deep understanding of the statutory and legal requirements associated with elderly care.
• Care Background:Previous experience working within a vibrant nursing and residential care setting.

Training & Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nursewith an active, validNMC Registration. (Essential)
• Evidence ofPREP(Post-registration Education & Practice) to show your dedication to learning.
• A recognized qualification inLeadership & Management.
• Up‑to‑date training inManual Handling.

Ready to Make a Real Difference?

Apply today to join a supportive organisation where your leadership changes live every day.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On‑site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Wickham BR4 9HW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)