Clinical Lead, Nursing

Make A Difference Everyday We are seeking a Dedicated and Reliable Clinical Lead to join our team. The Riders is a 19-bed (all ensuite) residential care home with nursing. Offering 24-hour nursing support and specialist care for dementia and physical disabilities, including respite care, in a safe, and homely environment. Purpose of the job To support the Service Manager in the day to day operation of the service, deputising as directed in their absence and to be responsible for the direct supervision & line-management of nurses, support staff and any other staff as required by the service.

Responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of nursing, clinical & personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people that we support. Key responsibilities
• To ensure that person centred plans for the people we support are assessed, planned, evaluated and implemented, consulting with and involving the people we support, as well as relevant others (e.g. family, support staff, health and social care professionals) where appropriate.
• To be responsible for managing a team of Nurses and other support staff including daily & formal supervision, as required.
• To ensure the provision and maintenance of a high quality, efficient service delivery which promotes peoples independence by leading through example.
• To delegate and allocate duties to the nursing and support staff ensuring that guidance and supervision are given, constantly monitoring skills and identifying training needs.
• To oversee the monitoring of care that is provided and practices to ensure safety and relevant legislation, policies, standards and guidance are followed and met.
• To oversee the ongoing assessment of peoples needs (including assessment of people who join the service) and to organise and manage the shift to ensure that the appropriate support is delivered; observing any change in their health and well-being and ensuring this managed and recorded in an appropriate & timely way. Making any necessary referrals immediately.
• To oversee all nursing support, ensuring that nursing needs are recorded to a high professional standard and in accordance with VCG procedures & NMC guidelines.
• To assist in the recruitment and induction of all new staff at the service. Deputy Manager RN JD
• To contribute to an effective programme of training, staff development and appraisal, including the maintenance of accurate records.
• To undertake formal line management of the nurses (and other staff as required) in accordance with Valorum Care Group’s policy and regulatory requirements.
• To participate in the ‘on-call’ procedure as required at the service.
• To be conversant with the financial constraints within the service and contribute towards the management of the overall budget.
• To fully comply with all policies and procedures set out by Valorum Care Group.
• To be responsible for developing and sustaining own continuing professional development (knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness) in line with the NMC revalidation and VCG processes.
• To comply with all health and safety policies and procedures including local safeguarding & mental capacity act (MCA) policies and procedures
• To participate in supervision, staff meetings and training activities (including updates), etc. as required, sometimes off-site and out of normal hours.
• To have experience of communicating with professionals and other agencies.
• To have a thorough understanding of assessing clinical and personal support needs and how to write and review comprehensive personalised support plans to include risk assessment.
• To have experience of managing a team of…