Job Description

Position:

Clinical Governance Lead

Location:

Care Home, Waltham Abbey E4, United Kingdom

Employment Type:

Permanent | Full-Time

Pay Rate:

26.38 per hour - Paid breaks on 12-hour shift

About the role

As the

Clinical Governance Lead

, you will take full responsibility for overseeing the effective operation and delivery of clinical and nursing services within the home. You will work closely with the Home Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure that clinical care meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

Your role will be central to maintaining and improving clinical governance practices across the home, ensuring all nursing staff are well-trained, policies and procedures are followed, and residents receive exceptional care. You will also play a key role in infection control management and regulatory compliance.

Here's some other important things you need to know:

Valid UK NMC Pin - Essential Provide strong clinical leadership, setting high standards of nursing care and practice. Work collaboratively with the Home Manager and Deputy Manager to: Recruit, select, induct, and train all nursing staff. Ensure regular supervision and appraisals are completed for all nurse staff. Monitor and maintain safe and effective staffing levels through rota management. Develop, implement, and review person-centred care plans to promote resident wellbeing. Oversee and support full compliance with all relevant clinical governance, regulatory, and CQC standards. Ensure infection control policies are implemented, monitored, and properly recorded. Monitor clinical risks and incidents, conduct audits, and implement improvement actions where required. Attend management meetings to report on the status of clinical care, nursing staff performance, and resident outcomes. Lead the development and delivery of clinical training, ensuring all staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to meet regulatory and internal standards. Work closely with external bodies (e.g., CQC inspectors) to ensure inspection readiness and follow-up actions. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, openness, and transparency in clinical care.

The Ideal Candidate:

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home

We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don't need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people's comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

Benefits of joining our team

26.38 per hour - Paid breaks on 12-hour shift Full time - 40 hours per week (Supernumerary hours)*
Weekday and alternate weekends Hot meal provided on 12-hour shift Enhanced pay on bank holidays 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays) Pension Staff recognition schemes Refer a Friend bonus of up to 1000 I have an idea 50 gift card Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Comprehensive Training and Career Development A friendly and supportive working environment Dedicated mental health champions

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26.38 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

Nursing home: 5 years (required) Clinical Lead or Equivalent: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person