Clinical Lead Nurse
Location: Ilford, East London
Salary: £58,000 to £65,000 per annum
Type: Full time

We are recruiting for a Clinical Lead Nurse to join a well-established care service in Ilford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to take on a key clinical role within a large, purpose-built service that provides nursing, dementia, respite and younger adult care. The home offers a well-supported care environment with strong operational infrastructure, making this a good opportunity for someone who wants to combine hands-on clinical oversight with leadership responsibility.

The successful candidate will play a central role in overseeing clinical standards, supporting nursing staff and ensuring residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care. This role would suit a strong senior nurse, unit lead or existing clinical lead who is confident managing teams, care planning and day-to-day clinical operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality clinical care and maintain strong nursing standards
• Lead and support the nursing team, promoting a positive and accountable culture
• Assess resident needs and develop comprehensive care plans with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Monitor clinical outcomes and adapt care plans where needed
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with regulatory requirements
• Support compliance with safeguarding, health and safety and clinical governance standards
• Contribute to staff training, coaching and ongoing development
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure effective, joined-up care delivery

Requirements:

• Valid nursing qualification with active NMC registration
• Significant experience in a clinical setting
• Leadership or supervisory experience within a nursing team
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology and care planning
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive, organised and resident-focused approach
• Previous care home experience preferred
• Must have the right to work full time in the UK, as sponsorship is not available

What’s on offer:

• £58,000 to £65,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent opportunity
• Company pension
• Free parking and on-site parking
• Referral programme
• Opportunity to step into a visible clinical leadership position within an established service

The home is publicly described as an80-room purpose-built centre divided into six units, providing nursing care, dementia care, respite care, younger adult care and support for physical disabilities. It also highlights en-suite bedrooms, free Wi-Fi, two gardens, activities provision, a head chef-led kitchen and 24-hour nurse presence.

Safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and relevant DBS clearance.

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