Clinical Lead Nurse

Clinical Lead Nurse (Days)

Deanwood Manor, Wigan – 33 hours per week – Days (7am–7pm) – Real Living Wage (Premium pay on Care Workers)

£1500 Welcome Bonus!

About the Role

Support the Home Manager and lead nursing and care teams to deliver safe, effective, and person‑centred care for residents.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to nurses and care staff
• Assist the Home Manager with clinical governance and compliance requirements
• Monitor and audit care practices to maintain high standards
• Administer medication safely and oversee medication management processes
• Monitor residents’ nutritional and dietary needs
• Support wound care, infection control, and pressure area care management
• Review care plans, risk assessments, and clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and safeguarding concerns as required
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and competency assessments
• Promote a safe environment by leading by example
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
• Support quality improvement initiatives and prepare for inspections and audits

What Matters Most

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate
• Confident clinical leader with excellent communication skills
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and highly organised
• Skilled at motivating and supporting multidisciplinary teams
• Independent, sound clinical decision‑maker
• Passionate about high‑quality elderly and dementia care
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure
• Committed to continuous improvement and best practice
• Dedicated to maintaining outstanding clinical and regulatory standards

Essential Skills & Experience

• Currently registered with the NMC for the appropriate client group (valid PIN required)
• Previous care home experience
• Experience in medication administration and clinical oversight
• Knowledge of wound care, infection control, and pressure area care
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring nursing and care teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience completing audits, care plan reviews, and clinical documentation
• Good understanding of CQC standards and clinical governance processes

What You’ll Get

• £1500 welcome bonus after qualifying period
• Fortnightly pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Company pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Paid NMC PIN renewal fee
• Uniform provided
• Fully paid induction training
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• 4 days accredited training per year towards NMC registration
• Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy
• Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills

Important Information

• Day shifts available (7am–7pm on rota basis)
• Alternate weekend availability required
• Enhanced DBS required; no sponsorship available

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