Clinical Development Nurse (RGN) - Oxfordshire inNorthampton inNorthampton PUBLISHED 22 SEP 2024

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Development Nurse to lead, support, and continuously improve clinical governance and quality of care for their residents in Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced RGN with strong clinical practice and a passion for delivering the best care.

The Clinical Development Nurse will oversee nursing homes in the region, reviewing and supporting the performance of each home to ensure they are meeting the highest clinical standards. They will analyze key performance indicators, identify practical strategies to address any issues, and help implement actions to improve care delivery. This role requires strong leadership skills, analytical abilities, and the ability to build relationships and share knowledge with senior clinical staff.

About us

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 & Northamptonshire - Brackley, Chipping Norton, Kettering and Northampton.

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 car allowance of £6.5k, 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.