To positively support the Registered Manager and The Homes Registered Nurses in providing leadership to the care and support staff
To have responsibility for leading, supporting and facilitating the nursing and medical needs of service users
To support senior management in the delivery of high-quality care and support, and to deputise when required
To maintain skills at a current level and undertake required training and development
To perform in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager and the Registered Provider and to follow legislative requirements, relevant regulations and accepted best practice
Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
The Clinical Lead's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are acted upon
The efficient and effective day-to-day management of care delivery and the staff team to ensure that required standards are maintained
Ensure all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date
Provide support and guidance for care staff on nursing and medical matters that are in the scope of being a clinical lead
Act as a shift leader to monitor and direct the effective running of the unit or other defined area of responsibility
Ensure all staff receive formal supervision and appraisals
Oversee the development and implementation of the duty rota. Ensuring skills mix and numbers on duty are appropriate for the assessed needs of the service users
Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
Develop effective working relationships with all employees within the service
Be proactive and provide guidance, support and leadership to staff
Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service
Understand when external healthcare support is required, and liaise with them to ensure best outcomes for people that use services
Identify information, concerns and ideas for improvement and share them with senior management of the service
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:
Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
Work within the relevant Code of Conduct, e.g. NMC
Ensure that developments in best practice are researched, shared, understood and implemented
We offer a supportive and fun work environment within a strong team, the opportunities for professional growth. If you are a motivated individual, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Cara Lean Email manager@pilgrimswaycare.co.uk
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From 22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount
Experience:
Nursing: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person