Clinical Development Nurse (RGN) - Oxfordshire

Job description

Job responsibilities

We're looking for a Clinical Development Nurse to lead, support and continuously improve clinical governance and quality of care for our residents. This opportunity will oversee nursing homes in Oxfordshire - Witney, Chipping Norton, Tewkesbury, Wiltshire and Cheltenham.

This role would suit an individual with practice nursing experience as strong and up-to-date clinical practice is essential. As an RGN, you will have extensive experience of residents/patient care and be extremely confident in managing chronic diseases (diabetes or asthma) & wound dressings.

In this role, you'll review and support the performance of every home in your region to ensure its performing to the highest clinical standards. Every month, you'll review the clinical governance database and our KPIs and analyse the results. You will then identify practical strategies to make sure we're meeting each and every regulation and improving the care we deliver, too.

Working closely with the Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home, you'll plan and help implement key actions to address any issues and keep improving standards month in, month out. Whether you're organising new training, helping attract key senior clinical staff, or delivering clinical investigations, your leadership skills and passion for delivering the best will shine through.

To join us, you'll need to be equipped with a current NMC registration, RN (General) and evidence of continued professional development. An experienced nurse, you've worked in a care home environment, and as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly-qualified nurses. You also have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. Combining a sharp analytical mind with the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and deliver on your action plans, your leadership will deliver impressive results.

In return, you'll receive one of the best reward packages in the care sector. As well as a competitive salary, this role offers a Company Car, Mobile phone & laptop. In addition to; Free learning and development Retail discounts Leisure savings Holiday and travel discounts Mentor bonus scheme Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses*

If you have the unique qualities required for this exciting role and want to work with an organisation that provides the type of care you'd expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.

*Terms and conditions apply.We are always looking for dedicated Bank Nurses, ask how you can join our team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be considered for this role, you must have a current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN) and demonstrate evidence of continued professional development. You should have extensive experience in a care home environment, including clinical mentoring and supporting newly-qualified nurses. A strong understanding of current regulatory requirements is also essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Banbury

OX15 6EH

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)