Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead - Care Home

Location: Olney, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £50,000

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead to join a high-quality care home team. You will work closely with the Home Manager, nurses, and care staff to ensure the delivery of outstanding clinical care, strong governance, and a safe, person-centred environment for all residents.

This is a key leadership role where you will take responsibility for clinical standards, staff support, and continuous improvement, ensuring care consistently meets and exceeds regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

Lead and support the nursing and care team to deliver high-quality clinical care Oversee day-to-day clinical practice within the home Ensure care plans are accurate, person-centred, and regularly reviewed Promote best practice in nursing, dementia care, and complex needs support Support staff through training, mentoring, and clinical supervision Contribute to clinical audits, governance, and quality assurance systems Ensure full compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding, and DoLS/MCA requirements Support infection control, medication management, and risk assessments Work closely with the Home Manager to drive continuous service improvement Act as a calm and effective decision-maker in clinical situations Skills and attributes

Strong clinical background with confidence to lead a nursing/care team Previous senior care or leadership experience (e.g. Senior Nurse, Deputy, or Team Leader) Ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure Passion for high-quality, person-centred care Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills Good working knowledge of: CQC regulations Safeguarding procedures DoLS / Mental Capacity Act Clinical audits and governance frameworks

Qualifications

NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) Relevant post-registration clinical experience Leadership or management experience within a care setting is desirable

What we offer

Supportive and experienced leadership team Opportunities for professional development and career progression Ongoing training and clinical development opportunities A positive, team-focused working environment The chance to make a real difference in residents' lives every day About us

We are committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. We believe that by supporting our staff, we improve the quality of life for those we care for.

Premier Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit. INDHEAL