Clinical Lead – Elderly Nursing & Dementia Care
📍 Penzance
💷 £45,766 – £48,516 per annum (DOE)
🕒 37.5 hours per week | Mon–Fri (some flexibility required)
🏥 80-bed service | Rated ‘Good’ by CQC
Are you a passionate and experienced nurse leader looking for your next step in a supportive and inspiring environment?
🌟 About the Role:
We are seeking a Clinical Lead to oversee and enhance the clinical care provided within our cleints 80-bed home, which includes general nursing, residential, respite, and specialist dementia services. Working closely with the Home Manager, you’ll lead a team of dedicated nurses and care professionals, ensuring that high standards of care are consistently maintained.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing clinical leadership and guidance to nursing and care staff
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Supporting with assessments, care planning, medication management, and compliance
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Leading on safeguarding, audits, and care quality improvements
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Liaising with residents, families, GPs, and external professionals
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Ensuring best practice is followed in line with CQC regulations and internal policies
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Promoting a positive and compassionate environment for residents and staff
👤 About You:
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NMC-registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with an active PIN
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Previous experience in a senior nursing or clinical leadership role (e.g. Deputy Manager, Unit Manager, Clinical Lead)
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Strong understanding of elderly care and dementia best practices
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Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
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Flexible and committed to supporting the home across occasional evenings or weekends as needed
🌿 Why join?
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Competitive salary: £45,766 – £48,516 DOE
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Beautiful working environment with views
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‘Good’ rated by the CQC
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Supportive management team and great staffing levels
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Opportunities for continued professional development
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Free on-site parking
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Located just 2 miles from Penzance and 10 miles from Land’s End
Make a real difference in a role that combines clinical excellence with compassionate leadership.
Apply today with your CV or contact me on (phone number removed) for more information — we’d love to hear from you