Clinical Lead, Nursing

Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN/RMN) – Nursing Home

Location:

Derby Job Type: Permanent Registration

Required:

Active NMC registration as an RGN or RMN Hourly rate: £25p/h The role includes supernumerary hours Are you an experienced RGN or RMN ready to take the next step in clinical leadership? We are recruiting for a Clinical Lead Nurse to join an established nursing home in Derby , supporting older people with nursing, dementia and complex care needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, hands-on nurse who enjoys leading by example, supporting colleagues and making a meaningful difference to residents' lives.

The role includes supernumerary hours , giving you dedicated time to support clinical standards, guide the nursing team and oversee care delivery alongside your hands-on nursing responsibilities.

The Role As Clinical Lead, you will work closely with the Home Manager to promote safe, person-centred care and maintain high clinical standards throughout the home. You will be a visible, approachable clinical leader who can support nurses and care colleagues while remaining confident in delivering direct nursing care. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading, mentoring and supporting the nursing and care teams Overseeing clinical care plans, risk assessments and resident reviews Supporting safe medicines management, including medication audits Monitoring residents' health and recognising signs of deterioration Promoting effective wound care, skin integrity and pressure ulcer prevention Supporting residents with dementia and complex nursing needs Ensuring accurate clinical documentation and effective handovers Liaising with GPs, families and other healthcare professionals Supporting clinical audits, quality improvement and CQC standards Promoting dignity, safeguarding and person-centred care Clinical Skills We're Looking For We would love to hear from nurses with experience in a nursing home or similar clinical environment, including:
Dementia and complex care Medicines administration and management Wound care and pressure area management Nutrition, hydration and malnutrition risk Diabetes care and blood glucose monitoring Catheter care PEG feeding and enteral nutrition , where required End-of-life and palliative care Recognising and responding to clinical deterioration Care planning, risk assessments and clinical documentation You do not need to have performed every procedure listed above, but you should be confident in your core nursing skills and committed to maintaining safe, high-quality care.

About You To be considered, you must:
Be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC PIN Have nursing experience in a care home, nursing home or relevant clinical setting Be confident supporting and guiding other members of the team Have strong communication, organisation and clinical decision-making skills Be passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care Previous experience as a Clinical Lead, Senior Nurse, Unit Manager or Deputy Manager would be welcome.

We would also like to hear from experienced Registered Nurses who are ready to progress into a leadership role. Why Apply? This opportunity offers the chance to combine hands-on nursing with dedicated supernumerary time , helping you make a real impact on clinical standards and the day-to-day experience of residents. You will have the opportunity to use your clinical knowledge, support your colleagues and play an important part in the home's continued development.

Apply Today If you are an experienced RGN or RMN in Derby looking for a Clinical Lead position where your nursing skills and leadership will be valued, we would love to speak with you. Apply today with your CV , and Carl at Innov8staffing will be in touch for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.