Care Home Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead - Care Home
Location: Lowestoft, Suffolk
Pay: £50,000 per year
Type: Permanent
Shift: Salaried
About the Role
The Clinical Lead will be crucial in ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and governance within the care home. Collaborating closely with nurses and carers, the primary focus will be on maintaining exemplary nursing and clinical care standards for residents. Supported by the management team, the Clinical Leads contributions will be vital to all clinical delivery aspects.
Reports to: Home Manager
Skills and Attributes

• Clinical Expertise: Strong clinical skills and the confidence to lead the nursing team.
• Leadership: Prior management experience or experience leading a small team.
• Decision-Making: Ability to make clinical decisions and remain calm under pressure.
• Mentorship: Passion for promoting best nursing practices and the ability to train, support, and mentor others.
• Teamwork: Desire to encourage positive working relationships within the team.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge: Good working knowledge of audits, safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, and compliance.

Education and Qualification

• NMC Registration: NMC registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience.

Benefits

• Induction and Training: Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Career Development: Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to support services for well-being.
• Blue Light Card Scheme: Reimbursement of the enrolment fee for this scheme, offering discounts on holidays, days out, and over 15,000 national brands.
• DBS Disclosure: Full DBS disclosure paid by the employer.
• Uniform: Provided at no cost.
• Enhanced Pay: Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.
• Paid Breaks: Paid breaks during working hours.
• NMC PIN Renewal: Annual NMC PIN renewal paid by the employer.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated nursing team and significantly impact the quality of care provided to residents. Candidates with the necessary skills, experience, and passion for excellence in nursing are invited to apply for this rewarding position.
For more information, please call Emma on 01206 616695, option 3.

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