Clinical Lead Nurse

Clinical Lead Nurse

Location: Ilford, East London

Salary: £58,000 to £65,000 per annum

We are recruiting for a Clinical Lead Nurse to join a well-established nursing home 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.

• 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

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

• 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

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