Lead Nurse - Elderly Care

Clinical Lead Nurse - RGN - Elderly Care - Retirement Village - £48k to £50k + excellent benefits - Central London - Contract or Permanent This is an opportunity to join a beautiful and historic village for elderly residents, located within vast beautiful gardens, listed buildings and wonderful caring staff. The Clinical Lead Nurse will instil a culture of continuous improvement through dialogue with the Residential Pensioners and their families and colleagues. You will be able to demonstrate experience in managing and developing staff, alongside leadership capabilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must be able to plan, implement and evaluate evidence based nursing care for the Pensioners. You must also have up to date knowledge of the CQC fundamental standards SALARY ETC: * £48k to £50k per annum. * 42.5 hours a week , including paid lunch breaks * Excellent staff welfare and work/life balance * Central SW London * full-time * Will consider Permanent, or 6 month contract * 12-hour shifts on a rota basis (will include days, nights and weekends) * Civil Service Pension contributions at 20% * Up to 30 days of holiday (starting at 25 days) plus bank holidays. * Discounts in the cafe and on-site shop * Training and development opportunities. REQUIREMENTS: * Must have full right to wrok in the UK (Not able to offer sponsorship) * Experience working with elderly patients in the Hospital, Care and or Nursing Home, * To be registered with the NMC (RGN) with substantial post registration experience * Exceptional communication skills, with a friendly and empathetic nature. * Ability to carry out holistic care need assessment, * Ability to delegate tasks and make sure that Ward runs smoothly. * Medication, Catheterization, and Phlebotomy competency DUTIES TO INCLUDE: * Demonstrate effective and approachable clinical leadership to nursing and care staff. * Demonstrate an understanding of the Care Quality Commission`s Fundamental Standards and your role in meeting compliance with these standards. * Ensure all care plans are completed comprehensively and reviewed monthly by allocated names nurses. * Assist Ward Manager in auditing clinical quality of the care services monthly. * Provide clinical individual and group supervisions for staff following an incident/error. * Support staff nurses and care staff in their shift management and communication with family and friends. Deal effectively with their concerns/complaints liaising with the Ward Manager or Matron as appropriate. * Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with the Pensioners` personal and financial affairs. * Report immediately any safeguarding concerns or any other inappropriate or unprofessional behaviour. * Participate in Dury Nurse and Duty Matron on call rota for 24/7 support to Clinical Teams. * Ability to Deputise for Ward Manager when required