Clinical Lead Nurse (RGN/RMN) – Nursing Home | £48,000 | Congleton, Cheshire

Congleton, Cheshire
£48,000 per annum
⏰ Full-Time | Permanent
Nursing Home | Elderly Care | Dementia Care

Clinical Lead Nurse Job in Congleton

Are you a Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) looking for a Clinical Lead role in a nursing home? Perhaps you're a Senior Nurse, Unit Manager, Deputy Clinical Lead, or an experienced Staff Nurse ready to take the next step into leadership.

We are recruiting a Clinical Lead Nurse for a well-established nursing home in Congleton, Cheshire, providing high-quality nursing, residential, and dementia care for older people.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive management team and develop your career within a reputable care home environment.

Salary and Benefits
£48,000 per annum
Full-time permanent position
Career progression opportunities
Ongoing clinical and leadership training
Supportive management team
Pension scheme
Paid annual leave
Employee wellbeing support
Clinical Lead Nurse Responsibilities

As Clinical Lead, you will work alongside the Home Manager to ensure the delivery of outstanding nursing care and clinical excellence throughout the home.

Key duties include:

Leading and supporting nursing and care teams
Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care delivery
Overseeing care planning, assessments, and reviews
Supporting CQC compliance and clinical governance
Conducting audits and implementing improvements
Managing medication processes and best practice
Supervising, mentoring, and developing nursing staff
Supporting safeguarding and risk management procedures
Liaising with GPs, community teams, families, and external healthcare professionals
Promoting a positive culture focused on resident wellbeing
Requirements
Essential
Registered Nurse qualification (RGN or RMN)
Active NMC registration
Previous experience working within a nursing home, care home, or elderly care setting
Strong clinical skills and knowledge of elderly care
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Desirable
Previous experience as a Clinical Lead, Senior Nurse, Unit Manager, Deputy Manager, or Charge Nurse
Experience supporting dementia care services
Understanding of CQC regulations and compliance
Ideal for Nurses Looking to Step Up

We actively welcome applications from experienced nurses who are looking to progress into their first Clinical Lead position. If you have nursing home experience and are ready to develop your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.