Clinical Lead (RGN/RMN) | Elderly Nursing Home | Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Salary: £24.50 per hour | Circa £62,426 per annum
Contracted Hours: 49 hours per week | 4 Days per Week (7:45am – 8:00pm) | 1 Supernumerary Day | Alternate Weekends Required
This role does not offer sponsorship.
Overview
Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with a well-established elderly care provider in the recruitment of a Clinical Lead (RGN/RMN) for a purpose-built nursing home in Northallerton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clinical Lead, Clinical Deputy Manager or experienced nurse looking to take the next step into a leadership position. Working closely alongside the Home Manager, you will provide strong clinical leadership while supporting the day-to-day operational running of the service.
The home provides high-quality nursing, residential and dementia care within a welcoming environment and is currently on an exciting improvement journey. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in developing the clinical team while ensuring residents receive outstanding, person-centred care.
About the Role
Working closely with the Home Manager, the Clinical Lead will:
Support the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the home.
Lead, supervise and develop the nursing and care teams.
Provide expert clinical guidance and act as a role model for best practice.
Ensure care is delivered in line with CQC regulations and professional standards.
Promote a culture of kindness, compassion and resident-centred care.
Complete one dedicated supernumerary shift each week, allowing time for audits, governance, staff development and wider management responsibilities.
This position consists of four 12.25-hour shifts each week, working 7:45am to 8:00pm, including alternate weekends. The role provides an excellent balance between hands-on clinical leadership and protected management time.
Role Responsibilities
Provide strong clinical leadership across the nursing service.
Oversee care planning, ensuring care remains person-centred and outcome-focused.
Lead on wound care management and maintain competency in PEG management.
Monitor residents' clinical needs and respond proactively to any changes.
Complete clinical audits and support continuous quality improvement.
Ensure safe medication management and adherence to clinical governance.
Mentor, coach and develop nursing and care staff.
Promote best practice in safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and MCA/DoLS.
Support the Home Manager in maintaining an inspection-ready service.
Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and external healthcare professionals.
Requirements
Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a valid NMC PIN.
Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
Previous experience within an elderly nursing home setting.
Experience as a Clinical Lead, Clinical Deputy Manager, Unit Manager or an experienced senior nurse looking to progress.
Up-to-date knowledge and competency in wound care.
Competency in PEG management.
Strong understanding of CQC regulations, clinical governance and compliance.
Previous experience leading and managing clinical teams.
Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
About You
You'll be a confident and approachable clinical leader who enjoys supporting and developing others. You'll lead by example, remain hands-on clinically and be passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred care.
You'll have a strong clinical background, be confident managing a nursing team and enjoy working collaboratively with the Home Manager to continue driving quality improvements across the service.
Rewards & Benefits
£24.50 per hour.
Circa £62,426 per annum.
Four-day working week.
One supernumerary day every week.
Supportive and experienced management team.
Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
Company pension scheme.
Paid annual leave.
Free on-site parking.
Uniform provided.
Employee wellbeing support.
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
Commutable From
Northallerton, Darlington, Thirsk, Bedale, Richmond, Yarm, Stokesley, Catterick, Ripon, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, York and the surrounding areas.
Contact
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact Joshua Drewry on 02392 313043 or send your CV to [email protected].
