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Senior Nurse / Clinical Lead

United Kingdom, Plymouth Employment contract 50000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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This role is for a Senior Nurse / Clinical Lead in an elderly nursing home in Plymouth. The service provides elderly nursing, residential, and specialist dementia support. The position involves clinical leadership, supporting the management team, leading the nursing and care team, maintaining high care standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting clinical development.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the nursing and care team
  • Lead and support staff on shift to ensure high standards of care delivery
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and best practice guidelines
  • Oversee care planning, assessments, and risk management
  • Support the safe management and administration of medications
  • Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and MDTs to support resident wellbeing
  • Mentor and support staff development through clinical supervision and training
  • Contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive and person-centred care environment

Requirements

  • Active NMC registration with no restrictions
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Registered Nurse in a healthcare setting
  • Experience within elderly care or dementia care environments
  • Strong understanding of CQC regulations and governance frameworks
  • Confident with clinical assessments, care planning, and medication management
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to support and mentor nursing and care staff on shift

Nice to have

  • Leadership qualification or Level 4/5 Health & Social Care
  • Previous experience in a Senior Nurse or Clinical Lead role

What we offer

  • Fantastic overtime rates
  • Support with NMC revalidation and ongoing training
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including wellbeing and counselling support
  • Early access wage scheme
  • Monthly employee recognition programme
  • Refer a friend bonus (£200)
  • Friendly and supportive working environment

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