Job Description

Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Southampton, Hampshire

£23.00 per hour | 40 Hours per Week
Full-Time | Permanent
Senior Nurses Looking to Progress Encouraged to Apply

Clinical Lead Nurse Job in Southampton

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for your next leadership opportunity? Or perhaps you're a Senior Nurse ready to take the next step into a Clinical Lead position?

We are recruiting for a highly regarded care provider in Southampton that is recognised for delivering exceptional care and investing heavily in the development of its nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation where quality care, clinical excellence, and career progression are at the heart of everything they do.

The service provides specialist support for residents requiring elderly care, dementia care, and complex nursing care, and we are seeking a compassionate and clinically strong nurse leader to help drive outstanding standards throughout the home.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary equivalent of £23.00 per hour
• Full-time position – 40 hours per week
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Outstanding training and professional development
• Join a respected care provider with an excellent reputation
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives
• Stable and supportive working environment

The Role

As Clinical Lead Nurse, you will work closely with the Home Manager and nursing team to ensure the highest standards of clinical care are maintained across the service.

You will provide leadership, guidance, and support to nurses and care staff while promoting best practice, person-centred care, and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing and care teams on a daily basis.
• Deliver and promote exceptional clinical care standards.
• Support the management of residents with elderly care, dementia care, and complex care needs.
• Assist with care planning, clinical governance, and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure medication management and clinical procedures are completed safely and effectively.
• Support staff development, mentoring, and clinical supervision.
• Promote compliance with CQC regulations and best practice standards.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Essential

• Active NMC PIN (RGN, RMN, or RNLD).
• Previous nursing experience within a care home, nursing home, elderly care, dementia care, or complex care setting.
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to high-quality care.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Passion for delivering person-centred care.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Clinical Lead Nurse, Senior Nurse, Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, or Deputy Manager.
• Experience supporting elderly residents, dementia care services, or complex nursing care.
• Experience with clinical audits, governance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Senior Nurses Welcome

Applications are welcomed from experienced Senior Nurses, Charge Nurses, and Unit Managers who are looking to take the next step into a Clinical Lead role and further develop their leadership career.

Apply Today

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a quality-focused care provider that values its nursing team and offers genuine opportunities for progression.

If you are a nurse passionate about delivering exceptional elderly care, dementia care, and complex care services, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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