Job Description

Valid NMC pin is required.

We are seeking a Clinical Lead to join our dynamic and caring team at Drovers Call Care Home. You must be committed and passionate in your clinical practice. You will also need to be knowledgeable in the standards expected within this framework and driven to deliver to the highest standard of care.

Rate of pay – from £23.50

Contracted hours – 40 hours over a 7 day period.

Purpose of the Role

• To have responsibility for leading, supporting and facilitating the nursing and medical needs of service users
• To positively support the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the care staff
• To positively support the Deputy Manager and the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the care and support staff

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are acted upon
• The efficient and effective day-to-day management of care delivery and the staff team to ensure that required standards are maintained
• Ensure all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date
• Provide support and guidance for care staff on nursing and medical matters that are in the scope of being a clinical lead
• Act as a shift leader to monitor and direct the effective running of the unit or other defined area of responsibility
• Ensure all staff receive formal supervision and appraisals
• Oversee the development and implementation of the duty rota. ensuring skills mix and numbers on duty are appropriate for the assessed needs of the service users
• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
• Understand when external healthcare support is required, and liaise with them to ensure best outcomes for people that use services

Identify information, concerns and ideas for improvement and share them with senior management of the service

• Develop effective working relationships with all employees within the service
• Be proactive and provide guidance, support and leadership to staff
• Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service

The above is considered to be a broad representation and not necessarily a comprehensive list. Additional responsibilities will be agreed from time to time as the needs of the Home dictate. Any major variation to the key tasks will be the subject of discussion and agreement between the post holder and Management.

Please notify the recruitment officer if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Job Description

Clinical Lead
Accountable to the Care Home Manager

SALARY: From £27,000- £31,000 PA dependant on experience

Would you like to work for an established home with a good rating from CQC? that treats its staff and residents like family? With a fully supportive Head Office function? Like the sound of flexible working? If you are a Registered Nurse (RGN) with a current NMC registration and experience leading a team and looking for your next challenge then please drop us a line.

BENEFITS:

• Career progression
• Competitive rates of pay
• NMC Revalidation Support
• Excellent training, ongoing professional development and defined career opportunities once working with us
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Care Awards’
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Salary Advance Scheme- providing you with the opportunity to receive your earned pay immediately to increase your choice and financial wellbeing

We are looking to recruit a passionate, committed and motivated Clinical Lead for our nursing and residential care home for the elderly. We are looking to recruit a candidate that shares our vision of enhancing the lives of our residents and recognise that to achieve an outstanding service, our staff must be supported, nurtured and developed to reach their potential.

Accountabilities:

• Completing clinical supervisions, for all nurses, in a timely manner and actioning any issues arising, ensuring they are recorded and signed by both parties
• Ensuring that the nurses and senior carers have completed all care plans and risk assessments accurately and that they reflect the needs of the residents. That all care plans and risk assessments have been reviewed and updated
• Auditing nurse practices and compiling suitable action plans with appropriate time scales
• Ensuring all nurses work in manner that exceeds the expectations of the CQC requirements
• Ensure all nurses work within the NMC and NICE guidelines
• Monitoring the quality of care to ensure it is delivered in a person-centred manner to ensure the highest standards of care
• To develop the nursing practices to bring new and innovative ideas
• Deputising in the absence of the manager
• To have a good understanding of all residents’ clinical needs
• To ensure the smooth transition of all new residents with regard to their clinical needs
• To monitor the use of the dependency tool which will be used to reflect adequate safe staffing levels
• Monitor the administration of all medication by nurses and senior carers to ensure they are fully competent in all areas and to report and deal with any areas of concern.
• Ensuring all nursing staff are suitably trained and competent in all key areas
• Participate in the emergency out of hours on call system
• Complete assessments at various locations for potential new residents, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed in a timely manner
• Liaise with the doctor’s surgery and approved pharmacy, to ensure adequate supplies of all medications at all times
• Reporting all issues and concerns to the manager and in the absence of the manager dealing with these concerns through the appropriate route
• Liaising and communicating with outside professionals and representing Midland care Home and the company in a positive image.
• Take responsibility for own self development and training opportunities
• Attending forums and other opportunities to promote the company and develop further links with outside agencies
• Attend and lead meetings and take minutes as required
• Work on the floor as a direct nurse as required in time of essential cover

Qualifications and experience required:

• Qualification as an RGN, RMN or RNLD Nurse required;
• Must have a valid NMC PIN registration;
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a Senior Nursing position required.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and other requirements may be necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Job Type

• Full-time
• Permanent
• Weekend availability/ Monday-Friday
• 16 hours per week supernumerary plus 1 night nursing shift

For an informal discussion and an application pack please contact the Care Home Manager on 01933 445200.

Note: No terminology in this advert is intended to be deemed discriminatory. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

This position is subject to proven eligibility to work in the UK and a satisfactory enhanced DBS in the event of a successful application.

Staff may be required to wear PPE including masks, undergo regular LFT and PCR testing if required according to government guidelines at the time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £27,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wellingborough NN8 1NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have current registration and PIN number with NMC

Experience:

• care of the elderly and/or mentally ill: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC pin (required)

Work Location: In person