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The aim of the role is to provide leadership for the nursing and care staff within Streets Meadow whilst and supporting the development and delivery of consistently high quality clinical and care services for residents with complex health and social care needs.

The role

The Clinical Lead will ensure that Streets Meadow:

Complies with the clinical governance framework and all activities related to it. This includes participation in the clinical audit programme

Maintains colleagues’ skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available.

Develop monitoring and reporting systems which promote the delivery of safe, effective and high quality services.

Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used by staff.

Act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

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Key responsibilities

Provide leadership and support for clinical and care staff and act as a champion for resident’s safety and dignity

Provide effective leadership and support for the nursing and care team within the home.

Complete Audits as per timeframe on a weekly/monthly basis

Complete weekly clinical meetings and cascade this information to the Registered Manager for action

Ensure all assessments and needs are completed by all colleagues to ensure required compliance is

achieved.

Demand high quality service delivery focused on residents individually assessed needs. To maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice

evidence available

Undertake assessments for new admissions as required to support occupancy within the home.

In addition to the above, the Clinical Lead will be expected to:

Undertake regular training required to fulfil the role to a high standard.

Adhere to our policies, procedures and standards as published.

To uphold and embody Care Dorset’s values and behaviours in all that you do.

Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are an equal opportunities employer and expect staff to respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs.

What Benefits Will I Receive

Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one

Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive induction

Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.

Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development

Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)

Person specification

Must haves:

At Least 5 years post registration experience in Nursing Home or Community environment

ENB 998 or equivalent

Experience in wound care, dementia care and end of life management and planning Venesection would be advantage but is not essential.

Evidence of managing large teams, rota provision and transformational change.

Knowledge and application of relevantlegislation e.g., Care Standards Act2000, Community Care Act

1991.

Knowledge of the risk assessment process

Knowledge of care and support planning processes

Demonstrable supervisory/management experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to plan, organise and monitor own work

Good written and verbal communication skills

Flexible approach to hours and work.

Commitment to the achievement of quality standards

Good to have:

Experience of undertaking full clinical patient assessments

Experience of working with more than one client group

Ability to contribute to service development

Substantial knowledge acquired in a similar or related setting

Full driving licence

Our Values and behaviours

We are People Focused

We place the people we support at the heart of our decision-making.

We support people to be the best they can be.

We take time to listen to people

. We assume positive intent.

We have integrity

We act with kindness and compassion.

We have the courage to stand up for what is right.

We are open, transparent and accountable.

We will always champion positive outcomes

We will develop

We will continually evolve the way we do things to meet the needs of the people we support.

We seek, reflect on and learn from feedback.

We are open minded and curious.

We are committed to our own personal development.

We are genuine

We treat people with respect.

We are informal and professional in our approach.

We take ownership for our words, our actions and outcomes.

We communicate in an open, accurate and straightforward way.

We are a team

We work together to achieve more.

We are committed to working with and supporting others.

We build positive working relationships bot