Clinical Lead Permanent, Full Time (43 hours per week) We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead to join our warm and friendly team at Whitgift House. The Clinical Lead is an integral role within the Care Home. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strong clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care to our residents. As Clinical Lead, you will oversee clinical standards, lead nursing and care teams, and ensure regulatory compliance. This role bridges management and frontline care; promoting best practice, continuous improvement, and a culture of dignity and compassion. It supports high clinical standards, resident wellbeing, and team development within a multidisciplinary care environment. Key Responsibilities Provide visible and effective clinical leadership to the nursing and care team. Ensure the highest standards of clinical care for all residents that respects dignity, independence and choice. Support the delivery of specialist care for residents with complex needs, including Dementia, cognitive decline, frailty, palliative care, and long-term conditions. Conduct regular audits (e.g., clinical documentation, infection control, medicine management, wound care etc.) and drive continuous improvement. Mentor, guide, develop and supervise team members through supervision and training. Work collaboratively with senior management and external stakeholders Be integral in the creation and management of clinical budgets and resources. Lead on safeguarding, risk management, and incident reporting and reviews. This is an overview of the key responsibilities. Please refer to the job description for more detailed information. About You Qualified Nurse: Holds a Registered Nurse (NMC) qualification with a valid PIN. Proven experience in a Senior Registered Nurse or Clinical lead role. Experience (and clinical knowledge) in the care of older adults. Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. Solid understanding of clinical governance and quality standards Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care The closing date for applications is 12 May 2026. The application window may close earlier than advertised if sufficient applications are received, therefore we encourage early applications. The Company Our three Homes: The Whitgift Almshouses, Whitgift House and Wilhelmina House, are happy, thriving and secure communities where staff are on hand 24 hours a day to provide the highest standards of care. Within Whitgift Care, we like to call ourselves a family where our core values of respect, dignity and privacy are our priority. We are proud to be part of the John Whitgift Foundation, a local charity in Croydon, whose mission is to provide education for the young and care for the elderly since its establishment by our Founder, Archbishop John Whitgift, in 1596. John Whitgift Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young and elderly people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to comply with all safeguarding procedures including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff Training All our staff take part in a structured training programme which is tailored to each individual and is geared to help them to offer the high standards of care that are expected in a Whitgift Care home. Our internal training is run by our dedicated Training Coordinator who ensures that our staff are trained in mandatory subjects. These include: Food hygiene Medicine administration Gallery Previous Next Documents