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Job description

We are looking for a Clinical Lead Nurse to join our Team in Beverly Lodge Nursing Home. The shifts are 3 X 12 hours long, from 8am to 8pm between Monday to Sunday. Sponsorship is not available for this role. The post holder will provide clinical nursing leadership within the nursing home. This includes, (but is not exhaustive).

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of the nursing home and its resources.
• Liaise effectively with the Home Manager regarding all matters pertaining to the home.
• To monitor resident care and nursing care standards through the auditing process and implement processes to ensure corrective action is taken and maintained as required.
• Providing clinical expertise through actively promoting a culture of education and practice development.
• Guiding, instructing and monitoring professional nursing staff, student nurses, nursing care assistants and all other ancillary staff employed in the home.
• Practicing in accordance with the NMC codes, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered on NMC Live Register as a Level 1 Nurse.
• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar care setting.
• Effective in leading and motivating people, and a strong communicator.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Recognises best clinical practice and high care standards.
• General administration proficiency.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in a leadership role.
• Car owner with full driving license.

Further Information

Full job description available on request. Please email recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk