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 our care homes throughout Yorkshire. 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 lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in care homes throughout Yorkshire. The role includes supporting the performance of each home to ensure it meets the highest clinical standards. You will review the clinical governance database and KPIs monthly, analyse results, identify practical strategies, and ensure all regulations are met. The role involves working with the Regional Director, improvement specialists, and senior clinical staff to continually improve standards, implement key actions for any arising issues, organise new training, attract key senior clinical staff, and deliver clinical investigations. Your leadership skills and passion for delivering the best will significantly impact the residents in care. Regular travel is essential due to the regional nature of the role.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK. They focus on providing high-quality, personalised healthcare services for residents in care homes. Barchester operates numerous facilities offering residential, nursing, and dementia care. Their services are designed to promote independence, dignity, and choice for residents, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. Barchester places a strong emphasis on employing skilled professionals dedicated to delivering excellent care and support. They regularly invest in staff training and development to ensure their team is equipped with the latest knowledge and skills needed in the healthcare sector. Barchester is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents and strives to create a supportive and nurturing environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 our care homes throughout Yorkshire.
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 YOU To 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 PACKAGE As 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
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
To join as a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you need to be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration. You should provide evidence of continued professional development and have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. Experience working in a care home environment and being a confident clinical mentor is essential.
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
York
YO19 4QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)