Sutherlands Nursing Home , Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0SX

Clinical Lead Nurse, RGN, Fulltime, £45000 - £46800

The successful Clinical Lead Nurse candidate will be required to assist the Care Manager in planning and implementing the highest quality of nursing care to the homes frail elderly residents, some of who may suffer with dementia. You will be responsible for managing and motivating a team of nurses and carers and helping to ensure the smooth running of this reputable nursing home. Good communication skills and a passion for providing outstanding care are therefore essential.

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• You must be a qualified nurse - RGN - and registered with the NMC
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in a Senior Nurse or Clinical Lead Nurse post desirable but not essential

• Must have experience in managing a small nursing team
• Min 4 years hands-on nursing experience

• Passion for elderly care

JOB REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLINICAL LEAD NURSE:

• Work autonomously and independently whilst building strong relationships with the management and care staff throughout the organisation
• Take the lead role for patient care and regulatiry compliance in relation to care

• Organising and motivating the carers to ensure excellent standards of care are delivered
• Assist in inductions and orientations of new care staff

• Help to uphold the home's reputation as a recognised centre of excellence
• Liaising with other healthcare professionals and members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Administrative duties