About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As the Divisional Clinical Lead Nurse for Barchester's Hospitals and Complex Care division, you'll use your leadership skills to ensure the provision of the quality, person-centred care and support we're known for across the division. The role will cover 6 hospitals and 8 care homes across England. We'll look to you to supervise and motivate your national team, demonstrating confidence in a range of challenging environments. You will work closely with the Regional Director, Home Managers, and senior clinical staff to implement key actions to address any issues and continually improve care standards. The division supports patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those with organic/hereditary mental health conditions, so we are looking for an experienced and diverse nurse who will be able to make a real difference to our clinical staff and residents. ABOUT YOU To join as a Divisional Clinical Lead, you'll need to be an ambitious Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration and evidence of continued
Main duties of the job As the Divisional Clinical Lead Nurse for Barchester's Hospitals and Complex Care division, you will ensure the provision of quality, person-centred care across the division, covering 6 hospitals and 8 care homes in England. This role involves supervising and motivating a national team in a variety of challenging environments, working closely with the Regional Director, Home Managers, and senior clinical staff to address issues and improve care standards. The division caters to patients detained under the Mental Health Act and those with mental health conditions. The role requires a Registered Nurse with NMC registration, care home and hospital experience, and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and the Mental Health Act 1983.
About us Barchester Healthcare is an organisation known for providing quality, person-centred care throughout its facilities, including hospitals and complex care divisions. The organisation operates across England, boasting a total of 6 hospitals and 8 care homes. Barchester Healthcare is committed to maintaining high care standards through the supervision and motivation of its national team. With a focus on delivering care for patients detained under the Mental Health Act as well as those with a variety of mental health conditions, Barchester Healthcare showcases its dedication to supporting a diverse range of patients, making a real impact in the field of healthcare.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE As the Divisional Clinical Lead Nurse for Barchester's Hospitals and Complex Care division, you'll use your leadership skills to ensure the provision of the quality, person-centred care and support we're known for across the division. The role will cover 6 hospitals and 8 care homes across England. We'll look to you to supervise and motivate your national team, demonstrating confidence in a range of challenging environments. You will work closely with the Regional Director, Home Managers, and senior clinical staff to implement key actions to address any issues and continually improve care standards. The division supports patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those with organic/hereditary mental health conditions, so we are looking for an experienced and diverse nurse who will be able to make a real difference to our clinical staff and residents.
ABOUT YOUTo join as a Divisional Clinical Lead, you'll need to be an ambitious Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration and evidence of continued professional development. The ideal candidate will have both care home and hospital experience, and will have worked as a clinical mentor. You will have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements and an up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice. 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.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Company car, mobile phone and laptop Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses*
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 one, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.*Terms and conditions apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To qualify for the Divisional Clinical Lead role, candidates need to be ambitious Registered Nurses with active NMC registration. Experience in both care home and hospital settings is essential, as is a history of working as a clinical mentor. A profound understanding of current healthcare regulatory requirements and up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and its Code of Practice are crucial. Strong analytical abilities, along with excellent relationship-building skills and leadership that can drive action plans and deliver impressive results, are also essential to succeeding in this role.
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
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)