Clinical Operations Lead

Overview

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: up to £55 000 per year

Hours:

40 hours per week

Location:

Bristol / Chippenham

As Clinical Operations Lead, you will join a senior leadership team committed to ensuring excellence in care delivery, clinical oversight, and regulatory compliance. You will hold overall accountability for clinical governance, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight across domiciliary services in Bristol and Chippenham. You will work closely with Registered Managers and senior leadership to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality service delivery.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight of clinical practice, supporting staff development and continuous service improvement.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across domiciliary services
• Ensure full compliance with CQC regulations, legislation, and best practice guidance
• Oversee governance, quality assurance, and risk management systems
• Lead clinical practice, including assessments, care planning, and management of complex care packages
• Act as a clinical escalation point for staff, service users, and families
• Support recruitment, induction, training, and ongoing professional development of staff
• Maintain readiness for inspections and audits, ensuring robust documentation and record-keeping
• Promote evidence-based practice and high standards of person-centred care
• Build strong collaborative relationships with external agencies, service users, and families
• Drive service growth, stability, and continuous improvement

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, governance, and compliance
• Experience working in domiciliary care or community-based services
• Proven experience providing clinical oversight and leadership
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to work across multiple locations (Bristol & Chippenham)
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

• Previous experience in senior clinical leadership roles
• Experience managing multi-site services
• Experience preparing for and supporting CQC inspections

• Attractive and competitive salary package
• 28 days of annual leave to support work-life balance
• Continuous training opportunities and career development support
• Encouraging and collaborative senior leadership team
• Access to company sick pay scheme
• Enrolment in a contributory workplace pension
• Participation in regular team-building and company-hosted events

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel. As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong. Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and other compliance checks required.