Clinical Development Nurse (RGN) - Oxfordshire
We're looking for a Clinical Development Nurse to lead, support and continuously improve clinical governance and quality of care for our residents. This opportunity will oversee nursing homes in Oxfordshire & Northamptonshire - Brackley, Chipping Norton, Kettering and Northampton.
Main duties of the job
As an RGN, you will have extensive experience of residents/patient care and be extremely confident in managing chronic diseases (diabetes or asthma) & wound dressings. In this role, you'll review and support the performance of every home in your region to ensure it is performing to the highest clinical standards. Every month, you'll review the clinical governance database and our KPIs and analyze the results. You will then identify practical strategies to make sure we're meeting each and every regulation and improving the care we deliver.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of nursing, residential and dementia care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering the highest quality of care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating a warm, welcoming and enriching environment.
Job responsibilities
Working closely with the Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home, you'll plan and help implement key actions to address any issues and keep improving standards month in, month out. Whether you're organizing new training, helping attract key senior clinical staff, or delivering clinical investigations, your leadership skills and passion for delivering the best will shine through.
To join us, you'll need to be equipped with a current NMC registration, RN (General) and evidence of continued professional development. An experienced nurse, you've worked in a care home environment, and as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly-qualified nurses. You also have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. Combining a sharp analytical mind with the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and deliver on your action plans, your leadership will deliver impressive results.
Benefits
In return, you'll receive one of the best reward packages in the care sector. As well as a competitive salary, this role offers a Company Car, Mobile phone & laptop, along with free learning and development, retail discounts, leisure savings, holiday and travel discounts, a mentor bonus scheme, and the offer to pay the Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses.
If you have the unique qualities required for this exciting role and want to work with an organization that provides the type of care you'd expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC registration, RN (General), and evidence of continued professional development.
* Experience in a care home environment and as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly-qualified nurses.
* Strong understanding of current regulatory requirements.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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