Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN)
Oaklodge Care Home - Chard - TA20 2HN
£26 per hour
Hours: Between 33 and 38.5 per week
Job Overview
Harbour Healthcare is recruiting for a Clinical Lead Nurse in Chard. The role involves leading and organising nursing care for residents, ensuring high standards of care and comfort. You will work within a team that prioritises resident wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Assess all aspects of client’s care needs and provide health supervision and direct nursing care when required. Assess social and health care needs of new clients and maintain ongoing assessment and review of all other clients. Ensure that client care plans are completed and maintained in conjunction with clients, relatives and other health care professionals, and in accordance with NMC guidelines and company policy. Administer prescribed medicines and document the same in accordance with company procedure and NMC guidelines. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with clients’ personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship. Supervise and instruct junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work, giving help and guidance where appropriate. Attend mandatory training days/courses on or off site when required. Establish and maintain good communication with clients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team. Provide administrative support when required.
Qualification & Requirements
* NMC licence required.
* Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role.
* Good communication and leadership skills.
* Commitment to high standards of resident care.
Remuneration & Hours
£26 per hour. 33 to 38.5 hours per week. Full‑time, contract or permanent positions available.
Benefits
* Uniform supplied.
* NMC revalidation paid for.
* Staff recognition awards.
* Opportunities for training and career progression.
* Training days are paid for.
* Discounts on shopping, fashion, travel, entertainment, and many more.
* Free face‑to‑face counselling for you and your family.
* £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’.
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
* Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100+ retailers.
* Free eye test and discounted glasses.
* Cashback card – save up to £500 annually; usable at over 80 big brands.
* Wellbeing portal with free meditation series, podcasts, virtual events, mental health support programmes, workout plans, live digital gym classes and mindset well‑being series.
* Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives.
* Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare.
* On‑site parking.
Additional Information
Job Types: Full‑time, Contract, Permanent. Licence: NMC (Required).
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