Clinical Lead

Care Management

Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

£23

Permanent, Full time

Work hours: 44

Desirable Skills

Medication management and administration, Safeguarding adults knowledge, Liaison with GPs, hospitals, and community services, Palliative and end-of-life care, Conflict resolution and team building, Dementia care knowledge, Leadership or management qualification (e.g., Level 5 Leadership and Management), Experience in a CQC-regulated care home setting

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Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Lead to oversee and coordinate clinical operations within our healthcare facility. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, leading clinical teams, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a professional with management expertise to contribute to organisational excellence and patient satisfaction.

Skills & Responsibilities:

Work closely with Deputy Manager's to ensure high standard of care is delivered across homes

Strong clinical skillset and confidence to lead the nursing team.

Prior management experience, or experience of leading a small team.

Ability to make clinical decisions and remain calm under pressure.

A passion for promoting best nursing practice and able to train, support and mentor others.

A desire to encourage positive working relationships within the team.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

A good working knowledge of audits, safeguarding, DOLS, CQC and compliance.

Requirements:

Nurse qualified with a current NMC PIN

Previous experience working as a Senior Nurse or staff nurse or registered nurse in a Care Home environment is desirable.

Effective communication skills

Clinically competent in following key areas - Wound Management, Vena Section, Catheterisation (All types), Medication administration

Infection control procedures

Benefits:

Company pension

Employee mentoring programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Work Location: In person