Clinical Lead

Clinical Lead Eastleigh £48,500 per annum Are you a compassionate and experienced clinical professional looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of older people? We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Lead to join a well-established residential and nursing service in Eastleigh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care, supporting clinical excellence, and inspiring teams to achieve the highest standards. Working closely with the Home Manager and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating an environment where residents can live with dignity, comfort, and purpose. Key Responsibilities Provide visible clinical leadership across the service, promoting exceptional standards of nursing and person-centred care. Support, mentor and develop nursing and care teams to achieve best practice and continuous improvement. Lead on clinical governance, audits, risk management and quality assurance initiatives. Monitor and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Conduct assessments, care planning reviews and clinical evaluations to ensure individual needs are consistently met. Support effective medication management and safe clinical practice throughout the service. Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, residents and families to deliver positive outcomes. Assist with recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management of clinical staff. Promote a culture of compassion, dignity, respect and resident wellbeing. Support the Home Manager in achieving operational and quality objectives. About You Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with an active NMC PIN. Previous experience in a Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Senior Nurse or similar leadership position within elderly care. Strong understanding of CQC regulations, clinical governance and care quality standards. Passionate about delivering exceptional resident-focused care. Excellent communication, leadership and relationship-building skills. Organised, proactive and committed to continuous improvement. Benefits Competitive salary of £48,500 per annum. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training programme. Career development and progression opportunities within a growing care organisation. Supportive and values-led leadership team. Funded professional development opportunities. NMC registration renewal support. Generous annual leave entitlement. Employee assistance and wellbeing support programme. Recognition and reward initiatives. Pension scheme. Free on-site parking. Access to retail and lifestyle discounts. If you are a clinically driven leader who believes great care starts with compassion, we'd love to hear from you. 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. If you’re considering your next move and this job sounds like something you would be interested in then please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’re here to help. INDHP