Clinical Lead Location: Bursledon, Southampton | Salary: £47,840 per annum (£23.00 p/h) | Hours: 40 per week (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm) About The Role We are exclusively partnering with a highly regarded care provider in Southampton to source a compassionate and experienced Clinical Lead for a substantial, excellently resourced home. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly structured leadership team, working alongside three dedicated Deputy Managers and reporting directly to an experienced Clinical Home Manager. Overseeing a committed team of nurses, you will be instrumental in fostering a culture of clinical excellence, empathy, and continuous improvement, ensuring every resident receives the dignity and respect they deserve. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership: Direct, inspire, and support the nursing team to deliver outstanding, individualised care, reporting directly to the Clinical Home Manager. Collaborative Management: Work seamlessly with the broader senior team, including three Deputy Managers, to drive the strategic vision and daily operational success of a large-scale setting. Quality Assurance: Oversee rigorous clinical audits, comprehensive care planning, and risk assessments to ensure full CQC compliance. Staff Mentorship: Champion professional development through the dedicated mentoring and daily clinical supervision of nursing staff. Resident Advocacy: Serve as a trusted, empathetic point of contact for residents and their loved ones, ensuring their holistic needs are consistently met. The Benefits Highly competitive salary of £47,840 per annum (£23.00 p/h). Exceptional work-life balance with standard 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm weekday shifts (weekend cover is strictly for emergencies only). Comprehensive, fully funded professional development and senior leadership training. Annual NMC Pin payment covered by the employer. Generous annual leave entitlement alongside a robust company pension scheme. Access to exclusive employee wellness programmes and high-street retail discounts. Requirements Active NMC Pin (RGN, RMN, or RNLD) with a dedicated background in elderly or dementia care. Proven leadership experience at a senior level, with the confidence to oversee clinical staff within a large, bustling care environment. Deep, practical understanding of current CQC standards, compliance requirements, and safeguarding protocols. Our Promise: At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity. Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care. INDHP
