Job Description: Clinical Lead
Location: Solihull
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Main Purpose of Job:
* The Clinical Lead will oversee clinical operations within the Home, ensuring the highest standards of care for our residents.
* This role requires a blend of strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a compassionate approach tailored to the unique needs of veterans.
* The Clinical Lead will work closely with the Home Manager and multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.
Clinical Leadership:
* Provide clinical leadership and direction to the nursing and care team.
* Ensure clinical practices comply with current legislation, standards, and guidelines.
* Support training and practice development of nurses and care staff, working closely with the Clinical Educator to improve practice.
* Work with audit and assurance and Home managers to ensure quality assurance improvements to areas of clinical practice.
* Oversee clinical audits and embed necessary improvements or actions.
* Monitor and evaluate care delivery through effective quality assurance processes.
Care Management:
* Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to the individual needs of residents.
* Ensure safe administration, management, and audit of medications.
* Manage and respond to clinical emergencies efficiently.
* Coordinate and facilitate resident assessments, admissions, and discharges.
Team Development:
* Mentor, supervise, and support the nursing and care team to ensure high standards of care.
* Conduct regular staff appraisals and identify training and development needs.
* Promote a culture of continuous professional development and clinical excellence.
Resident Advocacy:
* Advocate for the health and well-being of residents, ensuring their dignity and respect.
* Engage with residents and their families to maintain open communication and involvement in care decisions.
* Address and resolve any concerns or complaints regarding clinical care.
Collaboration and Communication:
* Work collaboratively with the Home Manager, Clinical Educator, other teams in the Home, and central service teams to ensure integrated care.
* Liaise with external healthcare professionals and organisations to coordinate care for residents.
* Participate in regular staff, team, and clinical governance meetings and contribute to strategic planning for the Home and for new services.
* Liaise with Universities to support student placements (e.g., nurse/physio) and support the induction of students in the Home.
* Liaise with partners/Universities to support research activity within the Home.
* Undertake any other duties as required, consistent with the nature of the role as determined by your manager.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Participate in an on-call rotation with Home Manager and Deputy Manager.
* Complete the training for Non-Medical Prescribing.
* Complete training as a Pain Management Nurse specialist.
* Complete training as a Diabetes Nurse specialist.
* Complete training as a Tissue Viability Nurse specialist.
* Complete advanced dementia training (Modules with ADS, Worcester).
Applicant Requirements:
* Must have the right to work in the UK and live within a 10-mile radius of the Home.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Holidays
Work Location: In person
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