About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in nine of our care homes in the areas of Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Northampton, Gosmore, Melbourn and St Peter in Jersey. You'll be expected to support the performance of each home 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 Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home, 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
Main duties of the job As a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you will lead, support and improve clinical governance and care quality for residents in nine care homes across various locations. You will be responsible for ensuring each home performs to high clinical standards, reviewing governance databases and KPIs monthly, and developing strategies to meet regulations and enhance care delivery. Collaboration with the Regional Director, improvement specialists, and clinical staff is crucial for maintaining and improving standards. Tasks include organising training, recruiting senior clinical staff, and conducting clinical investigations. A willingness for regular travel is essential for this regional role.
About us Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care across its care homes. The organization focuses on the continuous improvement of clinical governance and the quality of care for residents. The company offers a competitive rewards package, including a company car, mobile phone, and laptop, along with professional development opportunities. Barchester is dedicated to attracting skilled staff by offering bonuses and covering visa fees for eligible nurses. The company values leadership and analytical skills in its team, aiming to deliver the quality care expected for loved ones.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in nine of our care homes in the areas of Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Northampton, Gosmore, Melbourn and St Peter in Jersey.
You'll be expected to support the performance of each home 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 Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home, 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 residents in our care.
Due to the regional nature of this role a willingness for regular travel is essential.
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse (RGN) 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 care home 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 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 Free learning and development 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 ones, we would welcome your application.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
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)