Clinical Lead Nurse - Band 8 A/B

Oakdale Care Home Encore Care Homes ,
Nantwich, Cheshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Would you like to join a growing company where you can be part of a fun, caring team making a real difference to people’s lives? Our staff are at the heart of what we do and we have created a new role, Clinical Team Lead, to work within our care home management team. We are ambitious and are working hard to become the leading residential care group in the south of England. Working Hours: 40 hours per week including some weekends and 'on-call' duties. Hours are 2 x long days on the floor and 2 x short office days. What You’ll Get In Return: We want you to feel valued and happy at work. As such, we provide the following: £1,000 Welcome Bonus Competitive salary. Equivalent to NHS Band 8A/B. Annual bonus scheme. Paid NMC fees. Revalidation support. 28 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata) inclusive of bank holidays. Free meals. Birthday bag. Recognition and Rewards programme. Workplace pension scheme. Refer A Friend Reward scheme. Long Service Awards. Genuine opportunities for career progression. Learning & Development: We provide you with a personalised training plan, tailored to your individual needs. Terms and Conditions Apply Your New Company: Encore Care Homes are a specialist residential, nursing and dementia care home provider for older people. Our care homes are lovely for our residents to live in, welcoming for relatives to pop in and visit and equally important, great places for our staff to work. Your New Clinical Team Lead Job: As the Clinical Team Lead you will lead the delivery of a quality and comprehensive dementia care and nursing care service within our NEW Oakdale Poole Care Home. This is a hands on role with the opportunity to spend time with residents and staff. You will have dedicated management time to ensure effective running and allocation of work to a team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants. Summary of duties: Act as Clinical Lead for the Home. Be a highly performing role model and an inspiring leader by adopting and leading a culture that endorses the company’s values and ethos. To maintain excellent clinical performance and health & safety standards. Advise the Home Manager and the Service Support Manager on clinical care matters. Lead the nursing and care team, through protected supernumerary and practice hours. To support the maintenance of a positive reputation for the Home in the local community. Oversee all aspects of the Home in the absence of the Care Home Manager in partnership with the Service Support Manager In conjunction with Services Support Manager, take lead role undertaking audits and generating and implementing action plans in line with annual governance program To help build and maintain a well-motivated and engaged workforce. To perform direct nursing duties on a basis agreed with the Home Manager in accordance with contractual arrangements. Maintain effective communication and adhere to company policies. What You Need To Succeed: Valid RGN or RMN NMC Registration. Experience within a health and social care setting with older people. You may also have experience in the following: Deputy Care Home Manager, Deputy Care Manager, Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead, Clinical Manager, Head of Care, Care Home Manager or Care Manager. A clear understanding of CQC standards/ legislation. Great written and verbal skills for communication and understanding. Good IT skills and confidence in computer-based work. We believe brilliant care starts with brilliant people. We are looking for individuals that share in our values so together, we can make moments matter. Sometimes it is little things that make a big difference to our residents. We want our staff to bring the following to their role: Having fun – we believe it’s important for our residents and staff to enjoy themselves Spontaneity – go with the flow; no two days are ever the same. Creative – find thoughtful and imaginative ways to connect with each resident. The feeling of being part of a family – offering a shoulder to lean on and a friendly ear to comfort. What You Need To Do Now: Click ‘Apply Now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.