Clinical Lead Nurse in Leek

£46,400 per year | 37.5 Hours per Week | Good CQC-Rated Nursing Home

For an experienced senior nurse, this is an opportunity to remain close to clinical care while having a greater influence on the standards, confidence and development of the wider team.

Set amongst peaceful woodland surroundings, this welcoming nursing home provides high-quality nursing and dementia care for older adults. The home is rated Good by the CQC and combines a comfortable environment with a strong focus on individualised care, dignity and residents' quality of life.

We're looking for an accomplished Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN/RMN) with significant senior experience within a nursing home. You'll work closely with the management team, providing hands‑on clinical leadership while ensuring consistently high standards are maintained across the service.

Your Clinical Background

• Active NMC registration as an RGN or RMN.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar senior nursing role within a nursing home.
• Strong experience caring for older adults and people living with dementia.
• Excellent clinical skills and confidence managing complex nursing needs.
• Strong knowledge of medication management, care planning and clinical risk assessments.
• Good understanding of CQC requirements, safeguarding and clinical governance.
• Experience completing clinical audits and monitoring quality.
• Confidence recognising deterioration and making appropriate clinical decisions.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop nursing and care colleagues.
• Strong communication, organisation and clinical decision‑making skills.
• A compassionate and person‑centred approach to older adult care.

What You'll Receive

• £46,400 per year
• NMC renewal fee paid
• Onsite parking
• Benefits and discounts portal
• Staff recognition awards
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work within a Good CQC-rated nursing home

Where You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and maintain high standards of nursing and dementia care across the home.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to nurses and care colleagues.
• Oversee residents' clinical assessments, care plans and risk assessments.
• Monitor residents with complex needs and respond appropriately to changes in their health.
• Ensure medication is managed safely and in accordance with professional standards.
• Complete clinical audits and use findings to support continuous improvement.
• Monitor clinical documentation and ensure records remain accurate and up to date.
• Coach and mentor colleagues, helping strengthen clinical knowledge and confidence.
• Work closely with GPs, families and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, comfort and individual choices.
• Support safeguarding, infection prevention and clinical governance across the service.
• Work alongside the management team to maintain and build upon the home's Good CQC rating.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, verification of the right to work in the UK, NMC registration checks and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.