Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead
£50,000 per annum – 40 hours per week
Near Christchurch, Dorset
 
Meridian Business Support is currently recruiting for a Clinical Lead for a National Private Healthcare Provider.

The role is based near Christchurch in Dorset. The Care Home is purpose build and by design,  they have focused on the comfort and needs of residents, creating an environment perfectly suited to modern living. The Home provides around the clock specialist care to up to 60 residents living with Dementia and Elderly General and Mental Health conditions.

About the role:

This is a role where you will use your professional judgement to make clinical decisions, manage projects and evolve care levels to make sure every residents’ needs are met.
You will provide effective leadership on all issues relating to clinical excellence including clinical training and competencies
Have a good knowledge of CQC guidelines and ensure that continued CQC compliance is maintained
To be part of the on-call service, on a rota basis, to assist with clinically related matters, rota cover and any other duties that will be part of the service we currently provide out of office hours
To complete floor shifts in order to meet the needs of the Home
Work collaboratively with clients, family, other professionals and interested parties to enhance the quality of care delivered and offer support to our residents, managers and staff as needed
Ensure that the team is updated with the latest clinical developments by providing specialist training and mentoring that will engage and inspire them.
Maintain confidentiality, discretion and conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner at all times
Attend meetings and assessments as required
Effectively manage your own workload, prioritising tasks and maintaining excellent written and verbal communication and record keeping
Maintain knowledge of the residents’ care plans 
Key responsibilities include:
Essential skill and qualifications for this role:

NMC registered with active PIN number without restrictions on practice
Experience in a senior or similar role
Elderly /Dementia care experience
A full UK driving license and access to your own car
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check WILL be required. If you have a DBS registered to the update service this would be advantageous. 
Details of this Clinical Lead position and what the home is offering:

Very competitive salary of £48,500 per annum
40 hour per week contract
A range of opportunities for training and development
Support with revalidationMeridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy