We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Lead to join our dedicated team. As a Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and leading our nursing team to excellence. What does the job role involve? The role includes but is not limited to: To demonstrate excellent clinical leadership with a sound understanding of change management principles. Champion independence and personal choice – develop, review and update care plans to meet our residents changing physical, social and psychological needs. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory ad best practice guidelines – risks are proactively managed and issues identified, investigated and resolved. To lead the nursing team in the delivery of safe practice within the Company policies and procedures, professional standards and resource protocols whilst ensuring staff have an understanding of them Oversee all aspects of medicine management – ensuring medicines are appropriately received, stored and administered to our residents. To conduct care audits – monitor standards of care and take corrective action where appropriate Adhere to the NMC professional code of conduct, investigating and implementing recommendations as required Implement and ensure appropriate reporting of incidents affecting residents and staff and the maintaining of legal documentation Ensure care complies with professional standards, through educational and clinical audit, to monitor and evaluate care using recognised tools and encourage quality initiatives to enhance care provision Act as a supervisor, teacher and mentor to members of the nursing team supporting professional and mandatory development, including Health and Safety issues Ensure Care Assistants receive appropriate induction and training in care skills to promote quality care. Ensure development and participate in the clinical supervision programme promoting supervision modes for a staff groups, ensuring it becomes a part of the homes’ practice. Ensure that self-development needs are addressed and prioritised to meet the requirements of ‘revalidation’ for registration purposes. Conduct annual staff appraisals as delegated by the Home Manager Promote and develop staff attitudes in order to be professional and supportive to residents, relatives and other staff Participate in home meetings, to meet the needs of the role, as and when required Act as a credible and visible team leader in the clinical care field, and promote corporate image Lead the home professionally in the absence of the Home Manager/Deputy Manager as assigned. Take an active role in training for the team of nurses, working in conjunction with the training resources of the company to ensure that nursing staff are kept up to date with current practices and research lead developments. Take an active role in the development of yourself and others – ensure that the teams skills and knowledge are able to meet the changing needs of the business. Advise nursing and ancillary staff regarding ‘revalidation’, in-house and external study days, in liaison with the Home Manager. Target training and development appropriately to meet the objectives of the home and fulfil needs identified via the Performance Development Review process, clinical supervision and assessment of practice and evaluating by observation, oral questioning and written response. Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents and home. What makes a successful candidate: Proven experience in a senior nursing or clinical lead role Registered Nurse with active NMC pin Must have previous 3-5 years experience working as a nurse in a nursing home Up to date knowledge of clincial best practices and regulatory standards and using systems Passionate about delivering outstanding care and driving continuous improvement Excellent communication and leadership skills Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities What can we offer you in return for your hardwork and commitment? Full time contract Monday – Friday, able to work weekends (1 in 4 a month), work on call based on the demands of the role 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts) Hourly rate: £24 per hour, Salary £50,000 per annum, equivalent to full time hours NMC revalidation provided Life insurance Free DBS (T&C's apply) Free or discounted meals Free parking Company pension Wagestream – Same-day pay Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses. Yearly salary review Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do Why join us? Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK. Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones. Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day. Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!