Clinical lead nurse

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Clinical Lead Nurse to work in an exceptional care home based in the Telford, Shropshire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers This care home provides the highest quality of residential and nursing care, delivered compassionately by highly experienced staff **To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin** As the Clinical Lead your key responsibilities include: * Monitoring standards of care delivered to our residents * Ensuring all Day staff on your shift contributes to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home * Ensuring resident needs are being met by interacting with them, resolving any problems where appropriate * Reporting any ill:health amongst residents and making requests for GP/Professional visits when needed * Preparing, updating and evaluating resident care plans general nursing work and personal care as appropriate * Administering prescribed medication and maintaining the necessary records as per company guidelines * Supporting registered care manager with auditing care plan documentation to ensure best practice * Attend relevant staff meetings * Advising the Registered Manager of any incidents/accidents * Ensuring there is a clear and concise handover at every shift * Complete supervisions and appraisals to ensure best practice is adhered to * Assist the Registered Care Manager with the responses to Provider audits in a timely manner The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: * Experience of managing a team ensuring all staff are effectively supervised appropriately and rotas are in place to enable the smooth, efficient running of the home * Experienced in quality and clinical governance programmes, including audit and care services * Experienced in producing well:developed care plans and detailed risk assessments, with an understanding of regulatory frameworks * Able to maintain accurate documentation and resident records whilst incorporating the use of modern technology * Confident in overseeing all aspects of medicine management on your shift in accordance with company policies and current legislation * Able to support, guide, teach and mentor others in line with the NMC Code, following its guidance at all times * Passionate about delivering great care and supporting the residents and their families The successful Clinical Lead will receive an excellent salary of GBP23.00 per hour and the annual salary is GBP46,046 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 38.5 hours a week working through Days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: * Excellent Induction * Free Learning and Development * Paid NMC membership fee * Workplace Pension * Access to childcare vouchers * A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts * Refer a Friend bonus scheme Reference ID: 3385 for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV