Clinical Lead Nurse

**\*\*\* We do not provide sponsorship for this role\*\*\***

**Overview of Job Role**

We are seeking a **Clinical Manager** to join us at Willowcroft Care Home. This pivotal role requires an individual who can lead and manage the clinical aspects of care. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of people skills and nursing knowledge to deliver high standards of care provision.

Hours of Work: **40** **hours per week**

(Rota pattern will cover Monday – Sunday) covering two nursing shifts of 12 hours each and two supernumerary shifts of 8 hours each.

Competitive Pay Rate: **£22.25 per hour**

**Key Duties and Responsibilities (not exhaustive):**

– Take ownership of all aspects of delivery of high-quality care and act as a role model for clinical governance through robust clinical decision making and complete oversight.
– Ensure that NMC Code of Professional Conduct is adhered to and always ensure confidentiality. Ensure the requirements for revalidation are met.
– Ensure that regulations with regard to ordering, custody, storage and administration of all drugs and medicines including controlled drugs are adhered to.
– Review the daily delivery of care, including pressure area prevention, nutrition and infection prevention and control procedures. Ensure high standards of care delivery are maintained.
– Ensure the ongoing safety of residents, staff and visitors through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes.
– Conduct and document care and risk assessments and develop care plans related to the assessed needs and choices of individual residents.
– Ensure that areas of identified risk are appropriately monitored, and outcomes recorded and acted upon. For example, fluid and nutrition charts and turning regimes etc.
– Ensure accident/incident reports are written clearly and concisely and that any remedial action or learning is incorporated into care delivery.
– Ensure that residents are encouraged and supported to remain as independent and active as possible.
– Be knowledgeable about Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures and report any untoward events in accordance with the Home and Local Authority requirements.
– Ensure that clinical equipment is maintained in a safe, clean and fully functional state. Report any equipment failures or damage to the Home Manager.
– Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.
– Ensure effective and clearly documented handover systems are maintained to facilitate the effective transfer of information between staff and shifts.
– Lead and supervise Nurses, Senior Carers and be in-charge of running the shift and co-ordinate clinical meetings as arranged by the Home Management.
– Carry out regular audits and ensure all actions are fully identified & resolved in the required timeframe.
– Ensures a full and comprehensive clinical compliance through day-to-day monitoring of the service, meetings and feedback systems.
– Stay up to date on clinical knowledge and skills and also ensure the team members are following and implementing best care practices.
– To act as a professional role model to peer groups and subordinates and other health professionals.
– Perform duties as a Nurse on shift as required by the scope of the job role.
– Carry out resident admission assessments.
– Assist the Home Manager with rota management and people management aspects.
– Share on call responsibility on a rotational basis.
– Deputise for Home Management as required in all aspects of operations of the Care Home.
– Carry out any duties reasonably required to ensure the smooth operation of the Care Home.

**About You**

– Clinical Lead Nurse / Registered Nurse with a valid and active NMC PIN is essential.
– Demonstrable track record in clinical management within Care Homes.
– An in-depth understanding of Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
– Proficient in the use of electronic care planning and medication systems.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a people first approach.
– Good proficiency in the use of MS Office suite and other relevant IT systems.
– Ability to multitask, prioritise and take ownership of this role with confidence and discretion.
– Strong planning, organisational and leadership skills.

If you are passionate about delivering an excellent person-centred and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be asked to undertake duties in other areas relating to the operations of the Home. This job description may be revised periodically to reflect changes in the regulations and requirements of the Home.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. We will contact you if you are shortlisted.*

*We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.*

Pay: £22.25 per hour

Work Location: In person