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 ten of our care homes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. 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.
Main duties of the job As a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you will be responsible for leading, supporting, and continuously improving clinical governance and quality of care across ten care homes in Norfolk and Suffolk. You will be tasked with ensuring each home performs to the highest clinical standards, analyzing the clinical governance database and KPIs each month, and identifying strategies to meet regulations and improve care delivery. This role requires close collaboration with the Regional Director, improvement specialists, and senior clinical staff to address arising issues and implement actions. Organizing training, attracting senior clinical staff, and conducting clinical investigations are key responsibilities. The role demands strong leadership skills, a passion for excellent care delivery, and willingness to travel regularly due to its regional nature.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care home facilities across the UK. They are known for their emphasis on quality care and aim to deliver the highest standard of clinical governance and healthcare to their residents. The company operates numerous care homes, and their approach places significant importance on continuous improvement and high clinical standards. Employees at Barchester benefit from comprehensive rewards and support, including learning and development opportunities. Barchester is committed to providing conditions that ensure their staff can contribute effectively to healthcare delivery, making a difference in residents lives. They seek skilled and passionate individuals to join their team and uphold their mission of providing top-notch care.
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 ten of our care homes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.
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 RN (General) 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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse RN (General) with a current NMC registration, evidence of continued professional development, experience in a care home environment, confident clinical mentor skills
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
Colchester
CO4 5JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)