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SalaryMeridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Clinical Lead for a national Private Healthcare Provider.
The role is based in Leek in Staffordshire, working in a purpose built Nursing Home providing around the clock specialist care to up to 70 residents living with Dementia and Elderly General and Mental Health conditions. The home is located amongst pine woods and large landscaped gardens but conveniently located in the market town of Leek.
About the role:
- This is a role where you will use your professional judgement to make clinical decisions, manage projects and evolve care levels to make sure every residents’ needs are met.
- Your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Provide effective leadership on all issues relating to clinical excellence including clinical training and competencies
- Have a good knowledge of CQC guidelines and ensure that continued CQC compliance is maintained
- To be part of the on-call service, on a rota basis, to assist with clinically related matters, rota cover and any other duties that will be part of the service we currently provide out of office hours
- To complete floor shifts in order to meet the needs of the Home
- Work collaboratively with clients, family, other professionals and interested parties to enhance the quality of care delivered and offer support to our residents, managers and staff as needed
- Ensure that the team is updated with the latest clinical developments by providing specialist training and mentoring that will engage and inspire them.
- Maintain confidentiality, discretion and conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner at all times
- Attend meetings and assessments as required
- Effectively manage your own workload, prioritising tasks and maintaining excellent written and verbal communication and record keeping
- Maintain knowledge of the residents’ care plans
Key responsibilities include:
Essential skill and qualifications for this role:
- NMC registered with active PIN number without restrictions on practice
- Experience in a senior or similar role
- Elderly /Dementia care experience
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
- An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check WILL be required. If you have a DBS registered to the update service this would be advantageous.
Details of this Clinical Lead position and what the home is offering:
- A permanent contract working full time hours
- Very competitive hourly rate of £23.00 per hour
- A friendly and supportive working environment in a very well-run home
- A range of opportunities for training and development
- Support with revalidation
- Free uniforms and DBS fee paid
