Job summary
As a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in ten of their care homes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. You'll be expected to support the performance of each home, ensuring it meets the highest clinical standards. Your role will involve reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs of each home, analyzing the results, and identifying practical strategies to ensure all regulations are met and care is continuously improved.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you'll work closely with the Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home to support the continual improvement of standards and help implement key actions to address any issues which arise. Your responsibilities will include organizing new training, helping attract key senior clinical staff, and delivering clinical investigations. Your strong leadership skills and passion for delivering the best care will make a real difference to the residents in Barchester's care homes.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With a network of over 200 care homes and 12 independent hospitals, Barchester is committed to providing the best possible care and support for its residents and patients. The organization is known for its investment in training and development, as well as its focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Details
Date posted
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£50,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Ipswich
IP5 2GA
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in ten of our care homes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.
You'll be expected to support the performance of each home ensuring it performs to the highest clinical standards. Reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs of each home every month, you'll analyse the results and identify practical strategies to make sure all regulations are met and ensure we continually improve the care we deliver, too.
Working closely with the Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home, you'll support the continual improvement of standards and help implement key actions to address any issues which arise. Whether you're organising new training, helping attract key senior clinical staff, or delivering clinical investigations, your leadership skills and passion for delivering the best will make a real difference to the residents in our care.
Due to the regional nature of this role a willingness for regular travel is essential.
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse RN (General) with a current NMC registration. You must also provide evidence of continued professional development and have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. An experienced nurse, you'll have worked in a care home environment and are a confident clinical mentor, including with newly-qualified nurses. Your leadership skills, sharp analytical mind and the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and deliver on your action plans enables you to deliver impressive results.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Company car, mobile phone and laptop Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses*
If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in ten of our care homes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.
You'll be expected to support the performance of each home ensuring it performs to the highest clinical standards. Reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs of each home every month, you'll analyse the results and identify practical strategies to make sure all regulations are met and ensure we continually improve the care we deliver, too.
Working closely with the Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home, you'll support the continual improvement of standards and help implement key actions to address any issues which arise. Whether you're organising new training, helping attract key senior clinical staff, or delivering clinical investigations, your leadership skills and passion for delivering the best will make a real difference to the residents in our care.
Due to the regional nature of this role a willingness for regular travel is essential.
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse RN (General) with a current NMC registration. You must also provide evidence of continued professional development and have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. An experienced nurse, you'll have worked in a care home environment and are a confident clinical mentor, including with newly-qualified nurses. Your leadership skills, sharp analytical mind and the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and deliver on your action plans enables you to deliver impressive results.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Company car, mobile phone and laptop Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses*
If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* To join Barchester as a Regional Clinical Development Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a current NMC registration. You must also provide evidence of continued professional development and have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. Additionally, you should have experience working in a care home environment and be a confident clinical mentor, including with newly-qualified nurses.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* To join Barchester as a Regional Clinical Development Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RN) with a current NMC registration. You must also provide evidence of continued professional development and have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. Additionally, you should have experience working in a care home environment and be a confident clinical mentor, including with newly-qualified nurses.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Ipswich
IP5 2GA
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Ipswich
IP5 2GA
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