This is a clinical leadership opportunity in a 60-bedded nursing home, where the successful candidate will oversee the night care team as a Care Home Clinical Lead. The role requires a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. Experience in gerontology, awareness of clinical policy frameworks, and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines are essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing safeguarding policies, overseeing care plans, and providing training and mentoring to the team.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Home Clinical Lead at Barchester, you'll use your compassion and experience to help deliver clinical care to the high standards the organization is known for. You'll be responsible for ensuring the care is in line with all regulations, implementing safeguarding policies, and overseeing the creation of care plans. You'll also use your professional judgment to make critical clinical decisions, manage projects, and evolve care levels to meet the needs of every resident. Additionally, you'll provide coaching, training, and mentoring to the team to keep them updated with the latest clinical developments.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential and nursing care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and creating a supportive environment for their residents and staff.
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership Opportunity (Night Shifts)
Location: Newport, Isle of Wight Role Fit: Clinical Lead / Clinical Deputy Manager / Clinical Manager Shift: Night Shifts Contract: 3 Month Fixed-Term Contract Benefits: Competitive pay rate + transport & or accommodation available if required
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Registered Nurse (RN/RMN) with current NMC registrationto join a 60-bedded nursing home and lead the night care team. This role is available for an immediate start (subject to DBS and compliance checks).
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Home Clinical Lead at Barchester, you'll use your compassion and experience to help deliver clinical care to the high standards we're known for. We'll look to you to make sure our care is in line with all regulations by doing everything from implementing our rigorous safeguarding policies to overseeing the creation of care plans. This is a role that will see you using your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions, manage projects and evolve care levels to make sure every resident's needs are met. As part of your wide range of responsibilities, you'll make sure our team is updated with the latest clinical developments by providing coaching, training and mentoring that will engage and inspire them. As a Care Home Clinical Lead, you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do.
ABOUT YOU As Care Home Clinical Lead, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. Experience of gerontology is important too, as well as a strong awareness of both clinical policy frameworks and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and motivational, you'll enjoy sharing your knowledge with others, which you'll have demonstrated through successful clinical mentorship and performance management. Finally, like us, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred and compassionate approach to nursing.
REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Competitive pay rate + transport & or accommodation available if required Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Nurse Mentor' and Refer a Friend' bonus schemes Offer to pay Health & Care Worker Visa immigration fees (for eligible nurses) And so much more!
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, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
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Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching, mentoring or supervision qualification. Experience in gerontology and a strong awareness of clinical policy frameworks and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines.
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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