Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead - Care Home

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: -48,000 to -50,000

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead to join a high-quality care home team. You will work closely with the Home Manager, nurses, and care staff to ensure the delivery of outstanding clinical care, strong governance, and a safe, person-centred environment for all residents.

This is a key leadership role where you will take responsibility for clinical standards, staff support, and continuous improvement, ensuring care consistently meets and exceeds regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing and care team to deliver high-quality clinical care
• Oversee day-to-day clinical practice within the home
• Ensure care plans are accurate, person-centred, and regularly reviewed
• Promote best practice in nursing, dementia care, and complex needs support
• Support staff through training, mentoring, and clinical supervision
• Contribute to clinical audits, governance, and quality assurance systems
• Ensure full compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding, and DoLS/MCA requirements
• Support infection control, medication management, and risk assessments
• Work closely with the Home Manager to drive continuous service improvement
• Act as a calm and effective decision-maker in clinical situations

Skills and attributes

• Strong clinical background with confidence to lead a nursing/care team
• Previous senior care or leadership experience (e.g. Senior Nurse, Deputy, or Team Leader)
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions under pressure
• Passion for high-quality, person-centred care
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
• Good working knowledge of:
• CQC regulations
• Safeguarding procedures
• DoLS / Mental Capacity Act
• Clinical audits and governance frameworks

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) (Vital)
• Relevant post-registration clinical experience
• Leadership or management experience within a care setting is desirable

What we offer

• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Ongoing training and clinical development opportunities
• A positive, team-focused working environment
• The chance to make a real difference in residents'' lives every day

About us

We are committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. We believe that by supporting our staff, we improve the quality of life for those we care for.