Overview
As the Clinical Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to lead and support our team of nurses, ensuring they deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Youll take responsibility for clinical oversight, care planning, medication management, and regulatory compliance while being a visible and supportive leader for the nursing team.
This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic care environment and wants to influence positive change while promoting choice and dignity for those we support.
Main duties of the job
* Lead, supervise, and support the nursing team to deliver safe and effective care
* Review and maintain personalised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and professionals
* Ensure safe medication administration, ordering, and stock control
* Monitor residents health, responding to changes and ensuring timely referrals/escalation
* Support nurse training, induction, supervisions, and clinical competency assessments
* Maintain full compliance with CQC standards and relevant care legislation
* Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Registered Manager
* Represent Iris Care Group in multi-agency meetings and build strong external relationships
About us
Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.
With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled.Work for us and youll go home knowing that youvemade a difference.
* A supportive and inclusive working culture
* Ongoing professional development and leadership training
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working and on-call rota support
* Long service awards, recognition schemes and more
Job responsibilities
About the Role
As the Clinical Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to lead and support our team of nurses, ensuring they deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Youll take responsibility for clinical oversight, care planning, medication management, and regulatory compliance while being a visible and supportive leader for the nursing team.
This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic care environment and wants to influence positive change while promoting choice and dignity for those we support.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, supervise, and support the nursing team to deliver safe and effective care
* Review and maintain personalised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and professionals
* Ensure safe medication administration, ordering, and stock control
* Monitor residents health, responding to changes and ensuring timely referrals/escalation
* Support nurse training, induction, supervisions, and clinical competency assessments
* Maintain full compliance with CQC standards and relevant care legislation
* Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Registered Manager
* Represent Iris Care Group in multi-agency meetings and build strong external relationships
What Were Looking For
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) or Paramedic with valid NMC/HCPC registration
* At least 3 years' experience in a healthcare setting
* Excellent knowledge of CQC and care sector regulations
* Leadership experience in managing or mentoring nurses
* Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and organisational skills
* Investigating and resolving patient complaints involving clinical staff
* Developing and implementing strategies to improve patient care
* Previous experience in a Clinical Lead/Deputy Manager role
* Involvement in CQC inspections
* Management qualification (or willingness to work towards)
* Experience in budget management or resource planning
* Clinical Manager 37.5 hours per week (alternating weekly pattern): Week 1:
o Monday: 08:00-20:15 (11.25 hrs)
o Thursday: 08:00-20:15 (11.25 hrs)
o Friday: 08:00-20:15 (11.25 hrs)
Week 2:
o Tuesday: 08:00-16:30 (7.5 hrs)
o Wednesday: 08:00-20:15 (11.25 hrs)
o Saturday: 08:00-20:15 (11.25 hrs)
o Sunday: 08:00-20:15 (11.25 hrs)
Person Specification
Experience
* At least 3 years' experience in a healthcare setting
* Excellent knowledge of CQC and care sector regulations
* Leadership experience in managing or mentoring nurses
* Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and organisational skills
* Investigating and resolving patient complaints involving clinical staff
* Developing and implementing strategies to improve patient care
* Previous experience in a Clinical Lead/Deputy Manager role
* Involvement in CQC inspections
* Management qualification (or willingness to work towards)
* Experience in budget management or resource planning
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) or Paramedic with valid NMC/HCPC registration
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.
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