Barchester Healthcare

Clinical Development Nurse - Hospitals (RMN)

The closing date is 02 August 2025

Job summary

As a Divisional Clinical Development Nurse (RMN) at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for patients in their six Mental Health Hospitals across England. You'll be expected to support the performance of each hospital, ensuring it performs to the highest clinical standards. Your leadership skills, analytical mind, and ability to build relationships and deliver on action plans will make a real difference to the patients in their care.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll be responsible for reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs of each home every month, analyzing the results, and identifying practical strategies to ensure all regulations are met and that they continually improve the care they deliver. You'll work closely with the Managing Director, improvement specialists, and senior clinical staff in each service to support the continual improvement of standards and help implement key actions to address any issues that arise.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating over 200 care homes and six mental health hospitals across England. They are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care and support to their residents and patients.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,000 to £60,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1316185838

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Hull

HU9 2BH


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Divisional Clinical Development Nurse (RMN) at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for patients in our six Mental Health Hospitals across England.

You'll be expected to support the performance of each hospital ensuring it performs to the highest clinical standards. Reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs of each home every month, you'll analyse the results and identify practical strategies to make sure all regulations are met and ensure we continually improve the care we deliver, too.

Working closely with the Managing Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each service, you'll support the continual improvement of standards and help implement key actions to address any issues which arise. 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 make a real difference to the patients in our care.

Due to the divisional nature of this role a willingness for regular travel is essential.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Divisional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RMN) with a current NMC registration. You must also provide evidence of continued professional development and have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. An experienced nurse, you'll have worked in a Mental Health Hospital environment and are a confident clinical mentor, including with newly-qualified nurses. Your leadership skills, sharp analytical mind and the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and deliver on your action plans enables you to deliver impressive results.

REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Company car or car allowance, mobile phone and laptop Annual bonus, a range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Learning and development opportunities

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Divisional Clinical Development Nurse (RMN) at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for patients in our six Mental Health Hospitals across England.

You'll be expected to support the performance of each hospital ensuring it performs to the highest clinical standards. Reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs of each home every month, you'll analyse the results and identify practical strategies to make sure all regulations are met and ensure we continually improve the care we deliver, too.

Working closely with the Managing Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each service, you'll support the continual improvement of standards and help implement key actions to address any issues which arise. 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 make a real difference to the patients in our care.

Due to the divisional nature of this role a willingness for regular travel is essential.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Divisional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RMN) with a current NMC registration. You must also provide evidence of continued professional development and have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. An experienced nurse, you'll have worked in a Mental Health Hospital environment and are a confident clinical mentor, including with newly-qualified nurses. Your leadership skills, sharp analytical mind and the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and deliver on your action plans enables you to deliver impressive results.

REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Company car or car allowance, mobile phone and laptop Annual bonus, a range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Learning and development opportunities

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join them as a Divisional Clinical Development Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RMN) with a current NMC registration and evidence of continued professional development. You'll also need a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements and experience working in a Mental Health Hospital environment.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join them as a Divisional Clinical Development Nurse, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RMN) with a current NMC registration and evidence of continued professional development. You'll also need a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements and experience working in a Mental Health Hospital environment.

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).

Additional information

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

Hull

HU9 2BH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Hull

HU9 2BH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,000 to £60,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1316185838

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Hull

HU9 2BH


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