ID - 1898 Position: Clinical Lead Nurse Salary: £22.00/ hour Shift Pattern: Fulltime Days, 36-hours a week Location: New Milton BH25 Job Summary: The Clinical Lead is responsible for overseeing the nursing unit within a nursing home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to residents. This role involves managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for both residents and staff. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management: * Supervise and support nursing staff, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and performing to the best of their abilities. * Conduct regular staff meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities. * Manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and effective shift patterns * Compliance and Quality Assurance: * Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, including CQC standards. * Conduct regular audits and quality checks to maintain high standards of care and service. * Implement policies and procedures to improve care delivery and operational efficiency. * Communication and Coordination: * Liaise with healthcare professionals, including doctors, therapists, and external agencies, to coordinate comprehensive care for residents. * Ensure effective communication within the team and with other departments in the nursing home. * Administrative Duties: * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of residents' health, care plans, and any incidents or changes. * Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring cost-effective use of supplies and equipment. * Participate in the recruitment, selection, and induction of new staff members. * Professional Development: * Stay current with best practices in nursing and healthcare management through continuous professional development. * Encourage and facilitate the professional growth of nursing staff. Skills and Qualifications: * Education: Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with a valid NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration. * Experience: Significant experience in a nursing role, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial position. * Skills: * Strong leadership and team management skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Proficient in healthcare management and administrative tasks. * Ability to handle stressful situations and make critical decisions. * Strong organizational and problem-solving skills